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Word: Libertarian
Speech Type: Noun
late 18th century (in libertarian (sense 3 of the noun)): from liberty, on the pattern of words such as unitarian
ˌlɪbəˈtɛːrɪən
an advocate or supporter of a political philosophy that advocates only minimal state intervention in the free market and the private lives of citizens
Short Definition:adherent of libertarianism
Examples:- no true libertarian would ever support a culture where citizens must show their papers to travel
a person who advocates civil liberty.
Short Definition:person who advocates civil liberty
a person who believes in the doctrine that human beings possess free will.
Short Definition:person who believes in free will
Word: Libertarian
Speech Type: Adjective
ˌlɪbəˈtɛːrɪən
relating to or denoting a political philosophy that advocates only minimal state intervention in the free market and the private lives of citizens
Short Definition:relating to political philosophy opposed to most state intervention
Examples:- he holds libertarian views on most social issues
- a lot of people are very libertarian; they just haven't heard the term
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