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 Definitions of liberalism  [ˈlɪb ər əˌlɪz əm, ˈlɪb rə-]  

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Definition of 'liberalism' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) liberalism
the quality or state of being liberal, as in behavior or attitude.

2.  liberalism
a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedom, representational forms of government, progress and reform, and protection of civil liberties.

3.  liberalism
(sometimes cap.) the principles and practices of a liberal party in politics.

Etymology:  (1810–20)

Definition of 'liberalism' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) liberalism
a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution

2. (noun) liberalism
an economic theory advocating free competition and a self-regulating market


Definition of 'liberalism' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) liberalism
liberal principles; the principles and methods of the liberals in politics or religion; specifically, the principles of the Liberal party



'liberalism' - Nearby Entries  

liberal  liberalisation  liberalise  liberalism  liberalistic  liberality  liberalization  



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