liberalism
IPA: ɫˈɪbɝʌɫɪzʌm
noun
- The quality of being liberal.
- (politics) Any political movement founded on the autonomy and personal freedom of the individual, progress and reform, and government by law with the consent of the governed.
- (economics) An economic ideology in favour of laissez faire and the free market (related to economic liberalism).
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Examples of "liberalism" in Sentences
- The principles of liberalism emphasize individual rights and freedoms
- Many political parties align themselves with the ideology of liberalism
- Liberalism is often associated with progressive social policies
- Critics argue that the rise of neoliberalism has undermined traditional liberal values
- The concept of liberalism has evolved over time to encompass a wider range of beliefs and principles
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