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libertarian

/ˌlɪbəˈtɛəɹjən/

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noun

One who advocates liberty, either generally or in relation to a specific issue.

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"civil libertarian"

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A believer in a political doctrine that emphasizes individual liberty and a lack of governmental regulation, intervention, 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, a ‘classical liberal’, akin to an ‘anarcho-capitalist’.

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"My neighbor, a libertarian, believes the government should stay out of people's business and let them make their own choices, both in what they buy and how they live, as long as they aren't hurting anyone. "

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A left-libertarian, an antiauthoritarian believer in both individual freedom and social justice (social equality and mutual aid), such as a social anarchist.

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"A libertarian might advocate for worker-owned businesses, believing it aligns with both individual autonomy and a more equitable distribution of wealth. "

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noun

A believer in the freedom of thinking beings to choose their own destiny, i.e. a believer in free will as opposed to those who believe the future is predetermined.

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"My uncle is a libertarian who thinks people should be free to make their own choices, even if those choices are unpopular. "

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adjective

Having the beliefs of libertarians; having a relative tendency towards liberty.

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"A libertarian capitalist."

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Relating to liberty, or to the doctrine of free will, as opposed to the doctrine of necessity.

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"The student took a libertarian approach to the assignment, choosing to focus on the topics that interested her most, even if they weren't explicitly listed in the instructions. "

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