libertarian

(lib′ər terē ən)

noun

  1. a person who believes in the doctrine of the freedom of the will
  2. a person who believes in full individual freedom of thought, expression, and action

Origin: libert(y) + -arian

adjective

of or upholding either of these principles

Related Forms:

See libertarian in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. One who advocates maximizing individual rights and minimizing the role of the state.
  2. One who believes in free will.

Origin:

Origin: From liberty

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Related Forms:

  • libˌer·tarˈi·an adjective
  • libˌer·tarˈi·an·ism noun

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