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libertarian

Syllabification: (lib·er·tar·i·an)
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Definition of libertarian

noun

  • 1an adherent of libertarianism: [as modifier]:libertarian philosophy
  • a person who advocates civil liberty.
  • 2 Philosophy a person who believes in the doctrine of free will.

Origin:

late 18th century (sense 2): from liberty, on the pattern of words such as unitarian

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