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- [lib-er-tair-ee-uh n]
- /ˌlɪb ərˈtɛər i ən/
- /ˌlɪb.əˈteə.ri.ən/
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- [lib-er-tair-ee-uh n]
- /ˌlɪb ərˈtɛər i ən/
Definitions of libertarian word
- noun libertarian a person who advocates liberty, especially with regard to thought or conduct. 1
- noun libertarian a person who maintains the doctrine of free will (distinguished from necessitarian). 1
- adjective libertarian advocating liberty or conforming to principles of liberty. 1
- adjective libertarian maintaining the doctrine of free will. 1
- noun libertarian An adherent of libertarianism. 1
- noun libertarian believer in personal freedom 1
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Origin of libertarian
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1780-90; libert(y) + -arian
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Parts of speech for Libertarian
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libertarian popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
libertarian usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for libertarian
adj libertarian
- egalitarian — asserting, resulting from, or characterized by belief in the equality of all people, especially in political, economic, or social life.
- constitutional — Constitutional means relating to the constitution of a particular country or organization.
- free — enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not in slavery: a land of free people.
- orderly — arranged or disposed in a neat, tidy manner or in a regular sequence: an orderly desk.
- popular — regarded with favor, approval, or affection by people in general: a popular preacher.
adjective libertarian
- self-governing — governed by itself or having self-government, as a state or community; independent.
- equal — Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value.
- enlightened — Having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook.
- liberal — favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
Antonyms for libertarian
adj libertarian
- intolerant — not tolerating or respecting beliefs, opinions, usages, manners, etc., different from one's own, as in political or religious matters; bigoted.
- specific — having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose.
- conservative — A Conservative politician or voter is a member of or votes for the Conservative Party in Britain.
- narrow-minded — having or showing a prejudiced mind, as persons or opinions; biased.
- greedy — excessively or inordinately desirous of wealth, profit, etc.; avaricious: the greedy owners of the company.
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