libertarian
/ˌlɪbɚˈtɛə̯ɹi.ən/ noun C1- One who advocates liberty, either generally or in relation to a specific issue. · civil libertarian· cultural libertarian
- A believer in the freedom of thinking beings to choose their own destiny (the doctrine of free will) as opposed to those who believe the future is predetermined (the doctrine of necessity).
- A believer in right-libertarianism, a political doctrine that emphasizes individual liberty and a lack of governmental intervention, oversight, and regulation, both in economic matters (that is, a belief in the free market) and in personal behaviour provided that no one's rights are threatened or violated.
- An Araucarian.
Plural libertarians
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