'Rationalist' definitions:
Definition of 'rationalist'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Of or relating to or characteristic of rationalism; "rationalist philosophy"
noun
Someone who emphasizes observable facts and excludes metaphysical speculation about origins or ultimate causes [syn: positivist, rationalist]
Definition of 'Rationalist'
From: GCIDE
- Rationalist \Ra"tion*al*ist\, n. [Cf. F. rationaliste.] One who accepts rationalism as a theory or system; also, disparagingly, a false reasoner. See Citation under Reasonist. [1913 Webster] Rationalistic