Ask Sensei | Practice - SAT Vocab Review Unit 21

When the town council debated the new zoning regulations, Maya, a lifelong libertarian, argued that the government should not dictate how individuals use their private property.

As used in the text, what does the word "libertarian" most nearly mean?

A. a person who indulges in excessive moral freedom and hedonism

B. a supporter of a strict, authoritarian regime

C. a member of a political party that favors increased taxation

D. an advocate of minimal government interference in personal and economic matters