Antonyms for libertarian
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : lib-er-tair-ee-uh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌlɪb ərˈtɛər i ən |
Definition of libertarian
Origin :- 1789, "one who holds the doctrine of free will" (opposed to necessitarian), from liberty (q.v.) on model of unitarian, etc. Political sense of "person advocating liberty in thought and conduct" is from 1878. As an adjective by 1882. U.S. Libertarian Party founded in Colorado, 1971.
- As in liberal : adj progressive
- As in liberalistic : adj liberal
- As in democratic : adj representative, self-governing
- The case has been conceded to him in advance, and the libertarian can only flinch from his logic.
- Extract from : « Major Prophets of To-Day » by Edwin E. Slosson
- It is chiefly on the Libertarian side that I find a tendency to the exaggeration of which I have just spoken.
- Extract from : « The Methods of Ethics » by Henry Sidgwick
- So far I concede the Libertarian contention as to the demoralising effect of Determinism, if held with a real force of conviction.
- Extract from : « The Methods of Ethics » by Henry Sidgwick
- At the same time, the difference between Determinist and Libertarian Justice can hardly have any practical effect.
- Extract from : « The Methods of Ethics » by Henry Sidgwick
Synonyms for libertarian
- advanced
- autonomous
- avant-garde
- broad
- broad-minded
- catholic
- common
- communal
- constitutional
- egalitarian
- enlightened
- equal
- flexible
- free
- friendly
- general
- high-minded
- humanistic
- humanitarian
- individualistic
- indulgent
- informal
- intelligent
- interested
- just
- latitudinarian
- left
- lenient
- libertarian
- loose
- magnanimous
- orderly
- permissive
- popular
- populist
- progressive
- radical
- rational
- reasonable
- receiving
- receptive
- reformist
- self-ruling
- Socialist
- tolerant
- unbiased
- unbigoted
- unconventional
- understanding
- unorthodox
- unprejudiced
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