# Nolan chart

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A two-dimensional chart that graphs the political spectrum, mapping cultural issues on one axis and economic issues on another axis to represent conservatism, libertarianism, and their opposites.

## Etymology
Created by American politician David Nolan in 1969.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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