nontotalitarian

adjective

Definition of nontotalitariannext
as in libertarian

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  1. libertarian
  2. representative
Adjective
  • Representatives of the American Civil Liberties Union and the libertarian think tank CATO Institute.
    — Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Colorado is a state with a widely varied electorate that's becomes more solidly Democratic in recent decades, but which still holds a strong conservative and libertarian streak.
    — Joanna Ossinger, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of libertarian
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  • The switch from celluloid to computer chips saw the movies transform from an illusory art form to a representative one, at the great and continued risk of forfeiting its original power.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Without reliable, representative data, AI can’t generate real-time insights or recommend real-world solutions.
    — Bryan Mistele, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of representative
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“Nontotalitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nontotalitarian. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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