lib·er·tar·i·an (l b  r-târ  -n)n. 1. One who advocates maximizing individual rights and minimizing the role of the state. 2. One who believes in free will. [From liberty.] lib er·tari·an adj.lib er·tari·an·ism n. |
libertarianism
1. one who advocates liberty, especially with regard to thought or conduct.
2. the philosophical doctrine of free will. Cf. necessitarianism, determinism, fatalism. — libertarian, n., adj.
See also: Philosophy2. the philosophical doctrine of free will. Cf. necessitarianism, determinism, fatalism. — libertarian, n., adj.
1. the advocacy of freedom, especially in thought or conduct.
2. Theology. the advocacy of the doctrine of free will. See also necessitarianism. — libertarian, n., adj.
See also: Freedom
2. Theology. the advocacy of the doctrine of free will. See also necessitarianism. — libertarian, n., adj.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | libertarianism - an ideological belief in freedom of thought and speech ideology, political orientation, political theory - an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation |
Translations
libertarianism [ˌlɪbəˈtɛərɪənɪzəm] N (= philosophy) → libertarismo m, doctrina f libertaria; (= personal philosophy) → ideas fpl libertarias
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