libertarianism

lib·er·tar·i·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lib-er-tair-ee-uh n]
- /ˌlɪb ərˈtɛər i ən/
- /ˌlɪbəˈteərɪənɪz(ə)m /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lib-er-tair-ee-uh n]
- /ˌlɪb ərˈtɛər i ən/

Definitions of libertarianism word

noun libertarianism a person who advocates liberty, especially with regard to thought or conduct. 1
noun libertarianism a person who maintains the doctrine of free will (distinguished from necessitarian). 1
adjective libertarianism advocating liberty or conforming to principles of liberty. 1
adjective libertarianism maintaining the doctrine of free will. 1
noun libertarianism An extreme laissez-faire political philosophy advocating only minimal state intervention in the lives of citizens. 1
noun libertarianism A political philosophy maintaining that all persons are the absolute owners of their own lives, and should be free to do whatever they wish with their persons or property, provided they allow others that same liberty. 0

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Origin of libertarianism

First appearance:

before 1780

One of the 45% newest English words

First recorded in 1780-90; libert(y) + -arian

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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.

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