Meaning of the word rationalist in English

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rationalist

US /ˈræʃ.ən.əl.ɪst/
UK /ˈræʃ.ən.əl.ɪst/

Noun

a person who bases their opinions and actions on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response

Example:
As a true rationalist, she always sought logical explanations for phenomena.
The philosopher was known as a prominent rationalist of his era.