Liberaltarian
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 An adherent to liberaltarianism.
- 1 Of or relating to liberaltarianism or liberaltarians. not-comparable
"A contingent of venture capitalists and entrepreneurs have spurred a rightward shift, leading to the rise of the “Liberaltarian” — a term coined by two Stanford political economists to describe the tech industry’s proclivity toward trumpeting liberalism in some social issues but maintaining antigovernment posturing in regulating businesses."
Example
More examples"A contingent of venture capitalists and entrepreneurs have spurred a rightward shift, leading to the rise of the “Liberaltarian” — a term coined by two Stanford political economists to describe the tech industry’s proclivity toward trumpeting liberalism in some social issues but maintaining antigovernment posturing in regulating businesses."
Etymology
Coined by Brink Lindsey in 2006. Blend of liberal + libertarian.
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