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Definition of rationalism noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

rationalism

noun

/ˈræʃnəlɪzəm/

/ˈræʃnəlɪzəm/

[uncountable] (philosophy)

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the belief that all behaviour, opinions, etc. should be based on reason rather than on emotions or religious beliefs

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