LIBERTARIAN Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

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as in republican

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as in libertine

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When Greenspan was sworn in to his post in the Ford administration, he was joined by Ayn Rand, the philosopher and author whose libertarian approach and laissez-faire economics was a huge influence on his career. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 June 2026 Proponents of Greater Idaho argue that eastern Oregon is more conservative and libertarian-leaning than the western part of the state and therefore would naturally be more at home as part of Idaho. — Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 3, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026

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Inspired by fellow Kentuckian Rand Paul after having put up lawn signs for the senator’s election, the libertarian-leaning Massie ran for office himself. — ABC News, 20 May 2026 Emily, a libertarian from Colorado who has been involved with the ACC for several years, theorized that the divide among the members’ priorities is regional. — Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for libertarian

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Sauer spoke of republican values at the founding.

— Michael Szalma, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Despite absolute rulership always resting with the ayatollah, Iran has some functioning republican institutions, including presidential elections.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026

Definition of republican

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The state’s Holocaust Education Bill, passed in 1994, requires every school district to teach the Holocaust with the explicit aim of building tolerance, nurturing democratic values, and confronting what indifference produces.

— Masha Pearl, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
All of the democratic socialist legislators, including then-Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, were smart enough to stay away, figuring this was not the moment to cheer Hamas, even for those committed to the Palestinian cause.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of democratic

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Virginia may have established a representative body, the House of Burgesses, in 1619, but the mid-century Cavalier elite continued to accept the divine right of kings as the Stuart monarchs had propounded it.

— James Traub, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
Boars were representative of Seth (or Set), a deity associated with chaos and violence.

— Ahmed Shawkat, CBS News, 24 June 2026

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