NONTOTALITARIAN Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

nontotalitarian

adjective

Definition of nontotalitarian

as in libertarian

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Nevertheless, as the plaintiffs explicitly noted in their briefs, the Supreme Court’s campaign finance doctrine had shifted remarkably under Chief Justice John Roberts’ tenure, moving toward a more libertarian, deregulatory jurisprudence.

— John J. Martin, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
Arlington Heights residents favor a Bears stadium — but not tax help, a libertarian poll finds.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

Definition of libertarian

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Leveraging a representative hero of the Revolution to lay claim to an equal share in America is itself something of an American tradition, encompassing such figures as Tadeusz Kościuszko, Crispus Attucks, Deborah Sampson, and Haym Salomon.

— Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 3 July 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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