libertarian
noun
a follower of a political philosophy or party that advocates individual liberty achieved by limiting the power of a central government.
libertarians
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pluralof libertarian.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The movement has support on both the political left and right, notably from libertarians.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
Granola hippies have aligned with libertarians and suburban moms to battle the corporate interests of the agriculture and energy industries.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
Civil libertarians say the use of this tracking data raises the specter of mass surveillance on innocent people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
But Thoreau’s show of civil disobedience has resounded down the ages, creating a political legacy claimed by liberals and conservatives, libertarians and Marxists External link.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
Civil libertarians see it as a violation of our Fourth Amendment freedom from “unreasonable search”; most jobholders and applicants find it simply embarrassing.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
