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civil libertarian

/ˈsɪvəl ˌlɪbəˈtɛriən/

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/ˈsɪvəl ˌlɪbəˈtɛriən/C1formalpolitical
  • ruСторонник защиты и расширения индивидуальных прав и гражданских свобод, часто выступающий против вмешательства государства в личные свободы.

A person who advocates for the protection and expansion of individual rights and civil liberties, often opposing government intrusion into personal freedoms.

  1. Advocate for individual rightsC1formal

    A person who strongly supports the protection and expansion of individual civil liberties, such as freedom of speech, privacy, and assembly, often opposing government overreach.

    ruЗащитник гражданских свобод

    • The civil libertarian argued against the new surveillance law.
    • As a civil libertarian, she defends the right to peaceful protest.
    • Civil libertarians often challenge policies that limit personal freedoms.