Definition of libertarian Libertarian

/lɪˌbɚtɛˈɹiʌn/ - [libertereeun] - lib•er•tar•i•an

We found 12 definitions of libertarian from 4 different sources.

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What does libertarian mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: libertarians

libertarian - an advocate of libertarianism
  advocator, proponent, advocate, exponent a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
  civil libertarian a libertarian who is actively concerned with the protection of civil liberties
libertarian - someone who believes the doctrine of free will
  philosopher a specialist in philosophy
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • libertarian (Noun)
    One who advocates liberty either generally or on a specific issue, e. g. "civil libertarian" in favour of civil liberties.
  • libertarian (Noun)
    A believer in a political doctrine that emphasizes individual liberty and a lack of governmental regulation and oversight both in matters of the economy 'free market' and in personal behavior where no one's rights are being violated or threatened. Also 'classical liberal', akin to ' anarcho-capitalist'.
  • libertarian (Noun)
    An anarchist, typically with socialist implications.
  • libertarian (Noun)
    A believer in thinking beings' freedom to choose their own destiny, i. e. a believer in free will as opposed to those who believe the future is predetermined.
  • libertarian (Noun)
    A member of the Republican Party especially a legislator who emphasizes economic and Constitutional, rather than religious and personal, aspects of the party's platform.
  • libertarian (Adjective)
    Having the beliefs of libertarians; having a relative tendency towards liberty.
  • libertarian (Adjective)
    Relating to liberty, or to the doctrine of free will, as opposed to the doctrine of necessity.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • libertarian (a.)
    Pertaining to liberty, or to the doctrine of free will, as opposed to the doctrine of necessity.
  • libertarian (n.)
    One who holds to the doctrine of free will.

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