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libertarianism
Variant of libertarian
libertarian
definition
lib·er·tar·ian (lib′ər ter′ē ən)
noun
- a person who believes in the doctrine of the freedom of the will
- a person who believes in full individual freedom of thought, expression, and action
Etymology: libert(y) + -arian
adjective
of or upholding either of these principles
Related Forms:
- libertarianism lib′·er·tar′i·an·ism′ noun
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