Meaning of the word libertarian in English

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libertarian

US /ˌlɪb.ɚˈter.i.ən/
UK /ˌlɪb.ɚˈter.i.ən/
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Noun

1.

a person who believes in the principle of individual liberty and free will

Example:
He identifies as a libertarian, advocating for minimal government intervention.
Many libertarians believe in free markets and individual rights.

Adjective

1.

relating to or denoting a political philosophy that advocates only minimal state intervention in the free market and the private lives of citizens

Example:
The party adopted a more libertarian stance on economic issues.
Her political views are strongly libertarian.
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