Libertarian: meaning, definitions and examples
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libertarian
[ ˌlɪb.ərˈter.i.ən ]
politics
A person who believes in the doctrine of free will and opposes the idea of government intervention in individual lives.
Synonyms
anarchist, individualist, nonconformist
Examples of usage
- Many libertarians advocate for minimal government involvement in economic and social matters.
- The libertarian party promotes personal freedom and limited government control.
- Libertarians often argue for the importance of individual rights and responsibilities.
- Libertarianism is founded on the principles of self-ownership and non-aggression.
- Some libertarians support the legalization of drugs and oppose censorship.
politics
Relating to or characteristic of a libertarian or libertarianism.
Synonyms
anti-authoritarian, freedom-loving, non-interventionist
Examples of usage
- Her libertarian views on freedom of speech align with the party's principles.
- The candidate's libertarian policies attracted a diverse range of supporters.
Translations
Translations of the word "libertarian" in other languages:
🇵🇹 libertário
🇮🇳 स्वतंत्रतावादी (Svatantratāvādī)
🇩🇪 Libertärer
🇮🇩 Libertarian
🇺🇦 лібертаріанець
🇵🇱 libertarianin
🇯🇵 リバタリアン (Ribatarian)
🇫🇷 libertarien
🇪🇸 libertario
🇹🇷 liberteryen
🇰🇷 자유지상주의자 (Jayujisangsajui)
🇸🇦 تحرري (Taḥarrurī)
🇨🇿 libertarián
🇸🇰 libertarián
🇨🇳 自由意志主义者 (Zìyóu yìzhì zhǔyì zhě)
🇸🇮 libertarec
🇮🇸 frjálshyggjumaður
🇰🇿 либертариан
🇬🇪 ლიბერტარიანი (lib'ertariani)
🇦🇿 libertarian
🇲🇽 libertario
Word origin
The term 'libertarian' has its roots in the 18th century Enlightenment philosophy, specifically in the works of philosophers like John Locke and Thomas Jefferson. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a political ideology advocating for individual liberty, free markets, and limited government intervention. The modern libertarian movement encompasses a range of beliefs, from classical liberalism to anarcho-capitalism, all united by a commitment to personal freedom and voluntary association.