"civil libertarian" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: civil libertarians [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} civil libertarian (plural civil libertarians)
  1. An advocate of civil liberties. Categories (topical): People
    Sense id: en-civil_libertarian-en-noun-U7RJVNea Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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