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liberalism
[ lib-er-uh-liz-uhm, lib-ruh- ]
noun
- the quality or state of being liberal, as in behavior or attitude.
- a political or social philosophy advocating the freedom of the individual, parliamentary systems of government, nonviolent modification of political, social, or economic institutions to assure unrestricted development in all spheres of human endeavor, and governmental guarantees of individual rights and civil liberties.
- (sometimes initial capital letter) the principles and practices of a liberal party in politics.
- a movement in modern Protestantism that emphasizes freedom from tradition and authority, the adjustment of religious beliefs to scientific conceptions, and the development of spiritual capacities.
liberalism
/ ˈlɪbərəˌlɪzəm; ˈlɪbrə- /
noun
- liberal opinions, practices, or politics
- a movement in modern Protestantism that rejects biblical authority
liberalism
- In the twentieth century, a viewpoint or ideology associated with free political institutions and religious toleration, as well as support for a strong role of government in regulating capitalism and constructing the welfare state (see also welfare state ).
Derived Forms
- ˈ, nounadjective
- ˌˈپ, adjective
Other Word Forms
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- e··t adjective
- t·İ·· noun
- anti·İ·· noun adjective
- anti·e··t adjective
- ԴDz·İ·· noun
- i·İ·· noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of liberalism1
Example Sentences
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit — again, no stronghold of liberalism—powerfully illustrated this point in its 2013 decision of St. Joseph Abbey v.
The Golden State’s path to parity has not been serendipity or an inevitable result of California liberalism.
It was about romanticizing vaccine refusal as courageous resistance against decadent, weak liberalism, which is about as fascist a framing as one can find.
Their connection to power is thanks to the so-called tech right, a reactionary movement against liberalism led by some of the most powerful people in Silicon Valley.
The move contrasts with the media policies of authorities in Russia, China and Iran, who have poured funding into their state broadcasters to counter the impact of Western liberalism around the world.
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