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Libertine Definition & Meaning

libertine
adjective
  1. unrestrained by convention or morality; "Congreve draws a debauched aristocratic society"; "deplorably dissipated and degraded"; "riotous living"; "fast women"
noun
  1. a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained

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Frequently asked questions

What does libertine mean?
unrestrained by convention or morality; "Congreve draws a debauched aristocratic society"; "deplorably dissipated and degraded"; "riotous living"; "fast women" a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained
What part of speech is libertine?
Libertine is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does libertine have?
Libertine has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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