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libertarian
[ lib-er-tair-ee-uhn ]
noun
- 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.
- a person who advocates liberty, especially with regard to thought or conduct.
- a person who maintains the doctrine of free will ( necessitarian ).
libertarian
/ ˌlɪbəˈtɛərɪən /
noun
- a believer in freedom of thought, expression, etc
- philosophy a believer in the doctrine of free will Compare determinism
adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of a libertarian
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Derived Forms
- ˌliberˈtarianism, noun
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Other Words From
- lib·er·tar·i·an·ism noun
- an·ti·lib·er·tar·i·an adjective noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of libertarian1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of libertarian1
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Example Sentences
Out of step with his own party, the libertarian-leaning senator plays to his original base.
Cruz is a co-sponsor of the bill, along with libertarian-minded Sen. Mike Lee.
I agree with you, but the youthful energy in the libertarian movement foresees a tipping point.
Had there not been a Libertarian in the race who received over 8,000 votes, Shumlin likely would have lost.
Some Tea Party types who felt that Republican Scott Milne was too moderate supported the Libertarian.
The case has been conceded to him in advance, and the libertarian can only flinch from his logic.
So far I concede the Libertarian contention as to the demoralising effect of Determinism, if held with a real force of conviction.
At the same time, the difference between Determinist and Libertarian Justice can hardly have any practical effect.
Even in this country, I don't think libertarian principles could long survive.
It is chiefly on the Libertarian side that I find a tendency to the exaggeration of which I have just spoken.
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