Libertarian Definition
lĭbər-târē-ən
libertarians
noun
libertarians
A person who believes in the doctrine of the freedom of the will.
Webster's New World
A person who believes in full individual freedom of thought, expression, and action.
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A U.S. political party stressing libertarian principles, as protection of the rights of the individual and minimization of the role of government.
Webster's New World
A member of this party.
Webster's New World
One who advocates liberty either generally or on a specific issue, e.g. "civil libertarian" (in favour of civil liberties).
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pronoun
(politics) A member of a political party or movement that uses the term "Libertarian" in its name (e.g., the Libertarian Party of the United States); one who is likely to support policies that are libertarian.
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adjective
Of or upholding libertarian principles.
Webster's New World
Of, belonging to, or characteristic of the Libertarian Party.
Webster's New World
(dated) Relating to liberty, or to the doctrine of free will, as opposed to the doctrine of necessity.
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Other Word Forms of Libertarian
Noun
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libertariansOrigin of Libertarian
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1789 liberty +"Ž -arian
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From liberty
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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