Libertarian

Word LIBERTARIAN
Character 11
Hyphenation lib er ta ri an
Pronunciations /ˌlɪbəˈtɛəɹjən/

Definitions and meanings of "Libertarian"

What do we mean by libertarian?

One who advocates maximizing individual rights and minimizing the role of the state. noun

One who believes in free will. noun

Of or pertaining to liberty, or to the doctrine of the freedom of the will (especially in an extreme form), as opposed to the doctrine of necessity; advocating the doctrine of free will: opposed to necessitarian.

One who maintains the doctrine of the freedom of the will (especially in an extreme form): opposed to necessitarian. noun

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

One who holds to the doctrine of free will. noun

One who advocates liberty either generally or on a specific issue, e.g. "civil libertarian" (in favour of civil liberties). 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'. noun

An anarchist, typically with socialist implications. 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. 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. noun

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

An advocate of libertarianism noun

Someone who believes the doctrine of free will noun

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

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’.

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

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.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Libertarian

The word "libertarian" in example sentences

I think the term libertarian encompasses both anarchists and so-called "minarchists." ❋ Ann Althouse (2008)

Is the term libertarian so broad that it includes anarchists? ❋ Unknown (2007)

I realize that simply saying “liberarian” is probably clearer both in your mind and to most of your readers, however: 1. Outside of the U.S. the term libertarian has generally not refered only to those with a right-wing conception of property rights, and left-libertarians are gaining greater prominence in the U.S. as well. ❋ Unknown (2006)

It will turn out to be Beauprez and Holtzman all over again ... bagzzaf wrote: Don't bastardize the term libertarian by saying "I'm libertarian this, but not libertarian that ..." ❋ Unknown (2010)

Somebody that looks towards government solutions over free markets should not be using the term libertarian in describing themselves, simply because they feel it's cool to be for gay marriage and legalized marijuana as well .. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Don't bastardize the term libertarian by saying "I'm libertarian this, but not libertarian that ..." ❋ Unknown (2010)

In the 1970s the "Libertarian" party hijacked the term libertarian to apply it to the theory that "if you minimized or eliminated that state, you end up with capitalism". ❋ Unknown (2009)

Despite the term libertarian in it, do not be fooled by it because libertarian paternalism is not libertarian at all. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Politically, I'm what I call a "libertarian pragmatist." ❋ Craig Newmark (2011)

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