libertarian
a follower of a political philosophy or party that advocates individual liberty achieved by limiting the power of a central government: Whether left- or right-leaning, libertarians generally oppose taxation and support free trade.
a person who advocates liberty, especially with regard to thought or conduct.
a person who maintains the doctrine of free will (distinguished from necessitarian).
Origin of libertarian
1Other words from libertarian
- lib·er·tar·i·an·ism, noun
- an·ti·lib·er·tar·i·an, adjective, noun
Words Nearby libertarian
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How to use libertarian in a sentence
To this day, almost all of the most popular talk hosts are conservative or libertarian.
Rush Limbaugh is ailing. And so is the conservative talk radio industry. | Paul Farhi | February 9, 2021 | Washington PostAlameda officials seemingly caved in to Musk’s libertarian defiance, announcing on May 13 that it would approve Tesla’s plan to reopen the plant—after Tesla already had done so.
While most other crypto founders are steeped in Silicon Valley and libertarian culture, Paxos CEO Chad Cascarilla cut his professional teeth at Goldman Sachs and Bank of America.
PayPal joins a major investment round in ‘plug-and-play’ crypto firm Paxos | Jeff | December 17, 2020 | FortuneFor years blockchain technologies have been the domain of the libertarian right, but they’re starting to get more attention on the left — specifically, from socialists.
This perception is another legacy of the 2017 Bitcoin boom when digital miners—who typically share the libertarian, borderless worldview of the larger crypto community—took towns across the country for a ride.
The American heartland needs jobs. Could Bitcoin mining become its next savior? | Jeff | December 12, 2020 | Fortune
Out of step with his own party, the libertarian-leaning senator plays to his original base.
Presidential Hopeful Rand Paul Backs Obama on Cuba Deal | Olivia Nuzzi | December 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTCruz is a co-sponsor of the bill, along with libertarian-minded Sen. Mike Lee.
Rand Paul Beats Ted Cruz, Saves NSA From ‘Reform’ | Tim Mak, Olivia Nuzzi | November 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI agree with you, but the youthful energy in the libertarian movement foresees a tipping point.
Had there not been a libertarian in the race who received over 8,000 votes, Shumlin likely would have lost.
Some Tea Party types who felt that Republican Scott Milne was too moderate supported the libertarian.
The case has been conceded to him in advance, and the libertarian can only flinch from his logic.
Major Prophets of To-Day | Edwin E. SlossonSo far I concede the libertarian contention as to the demoralising effect of Determinism, if held with a real force of conviction.
The Methods of Ethics | Henry SidgwickAt the same time, the difference between Determinist and libertarian Justice can hardly have any practical effect.
The Methods of Ethics | Henry SidgwickEven in this country, I don't think libertarian principles could long survive.
Sentiment, Inc. | Poul William AndersonIt is chiefly on the libertarian side that I find a tendency to the exaggeration of which I have just spoken.
The Methods of Ethics | Henry Sidgwick
British Dictionary definitions for libertarian
/ (ˌlɪbəˈtɛərɪən) /
a believer in freedom of thought, expression, etc
philosophy a believer in the doctrine of free will: Compare determinism
of, relating to, or characteristic of a libertarian
Origin of libertarian
1Derived forms of libertarian
- libertarianism, noun
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