libertarian
libertarians
Someone who is a libertarian advocates the importance of the individual over government control — libertarians believe strongly in freedom.
A libertarian holds onto the idea of a person's free will and individualism, with the word based on the Latin root liber, meaning “free.” In the U.S., libertarians can be to the left or the right of the political spectrum. A libertarian believes that someone should make his or her own decisions rather than rely on a political party line. If you think the government should keep its nose out of your business, then you might be a libertarian.
Definitions of libertarian
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an advocate of libertarianism
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types:
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civil libertarian
a libertarian who is actively concerned with the protection of civil liberties
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economic libertarian
a libertarian who advocates maximizing individual rights and minimizing the role of the state
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civil libertarian
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someone who believes the doctrine of free will
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Antonyms:
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necessitarian
someone who does not believe the doctrine of free will
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type of:
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philosopher
a specialist in philosophy
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necessitarian
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