libertarianism

lib·er·tar·i·an  (lbr-târ-n)

n.

1. One who advocates maximizing individual rights and minimizing the role of the state.

2. One who believes in free will.

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[From liberty.]

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liber·tari·an adj.

liber·tari·an·ism n.

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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: Philosophy

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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

Thesaurus

Noun

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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