libertarian

IPA: ɫɪbɝtˈɛriʌn

One who advocates liberty, either generally or in relation to a specific issue.
(chiefly US) A believer in right-libertarianism, a political doctrine that emphasizes individual liberty and a lack of governmental regulation, intervention, and oversight both in matters of the economy (‘free market’) and in personal behavior where no one’s rights are being violated or threatened.
(chiefly UK, Ireland) A left-libertarian, an antiauthoritarian believer in both individual freedom and social justice (social equality and mutual aid).
(philosophy) A believer in the freedom of thinking beings to choose their own destiny, i.e. a believer in free will as opposed to those who believe the future is predetermined.
(politics) A member of a political party or movement that uses the term "Libertarian" in its name (e.g., the Libertarian Party of the United States); one who is likely to support policies that are libertarian.

Having the beliefs of libertarians; having a relative tendency towards liberty.
(dated) Relating to liberty, or to the doctrine of free will, as opposed to the doctrine of necessity.
(politics) Of, or pertaining to, a Libertarian Party.

Examples of "libertarian" in Sentences

Is the term libertarian so broad that it includes anarchists?
I think the term libertarian encompasses both anarchists and so-called "minarchists."
Don't bastardize the term libertarian by saying "I'm libertarian this, but not libertarian that ..."
It will turn out to be Beauprez and Holtzman all over again ... bagzzaf wrote: Don't bastardize the term libertarian by saying "I'm libertarian this, but not libertarian that ..."
Somebody that looks towards government solutions over free markets should not be using the term libertarian in describing themselves, simply because they feel it's cool to be for gay marriage and legalized marijuana as well ..
I realize that simply saying “liberarian” is probably clearer both in your mind and to most of your readers, however: 1. Outside of the U.S. the term libertarian has generally not refered only to those with a right-wing conception of property rights, and left-libertarians are gaining greater prominence in the U.S. as well.