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libertarianism

American  
[lib-er-tair-ee-uhn-iz-uhm] / ˌlɪb ərˈtɛər i ənˌɪz əm /

noun

  1. a libertarian position in political or moral philosophy.


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“Doherty has rescued libertarianism from its own obscurity,” the Wall Street Journal wrote of the work, “eloquently capturing the appeal of the ‘pure idea.’”

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 17, 2026

Ed said that the “core of libertarianism is a defense of free speech,” and he often put himself on the front lines of its defense.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 23, 2026

Thiel had co-founded PayPal, invested early in Facebook and became known for a unique brand of libertarianism.

From MarketWatch Nov. 25, 2025

They tend to adhere to a libertarianism that claims to stand for broad personal liberties and expansive rights to free speech.

From Slate Mar. 13, 2025

Revere was then already involved with libertarianism, a cause which Copley himself did not share.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson

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