— libertarianism , n.
/lib'euhr tair"ee euhn/ , n.
1. a person who advocates liberty, esp. with regard to thought or conduct.
2. a person who maintains the doctrine of free will (distinguished from necessitarian ).
adj.
3. advocating liberty or conforming to principles of liberty.
4. maintaining the doctrine of free will.
[ 1780-90; LIBERT(Y) + -ARIAN ]