libertarian
Americannoun
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a follower of a political philosophy or party that advocates individual liberty achieved by limiting the power of a central government.
Whether left- or right-leaning, libertarians generally oppose taxation and support free trade.
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a person who advocates liberty, especially with regard to thought or conduct.
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a person who maintains the doctrine of free will (necessitarian ).
noun
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a believer in freedom of thought, expression, etc
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philosophy a believer in the doctrine of free will Compare determinism
adjective
Other Word Forms
- antilibertarian adjective
- libertarianism noun
Etymology
Origin of libertarian
Example Sentences
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“The high desert has a fascinating blend of hippie and libertarian sensibilities,” he wrote in an email.
From Los Angeles Times
An acclaimed author and historian of the libertarian movement fell to his death last week, his employer confirmed.
From Los Angeles Times
Big tech companies have had a complicated relationship with explicit content, trying to balance the libertarian ethos of Silicon Valley with the demands of advertising-supported businesses and the imperative of protecting minors online.
His remarks came on Wednesday at an event hosted by the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank.
From MarketWatch
Federal agents have acted as if civilians have no right to observe or record them, said David Bier of the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank in Washington.
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