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liberalize
[ lib-er-uh-lahyz, lib-ruh- ]
liberalize
/ ˈlɪbərəˌlaɪz; ˈlɪbrə- /
verb
- to make or become liberal
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Derived Forms
- ˌliberaliˈzation, noun
- ˈliberalˌizer, noun
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Other Words From
- lib·er·al·i·za·tion [lib-er-, uh, -lahy-, zey, -sh, uh, n, lib-r, uh, -], noun
- lib·er·al·iz·er noun
- o·ver·lib·er·al·ize verb overliberalized overliberalizing
- un·lib·er·al·ized· adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of liberalize1
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Example Sentences
He spoke of liberalizing travel and reestablishing diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Whatever he says publicly to reassure the party’s old guard that his watchword remains “continuity,” Diaz-Canel’s actions suggest he understands the need to gradually liberalize Cuba’s economy.
Economic integration leads to heightened competition and structural changes in economies that participate in liberalized free trade areas, resulting in job losses in industries unable to compete.
Los Angeles has refused to respond to its massive housing shortage by liberalizing its zoning laws.
Globally, though, the divorce rate has more than doubled in the last four decades, as many countries liberalize their divorce laws and women gain more economic opportunity.
Sure, it wouldn't be easy; even Bassam suffers some setbacks on his quest to single-handedly liberalize Abbudin.
Thinking to liberalize it, he commenced to draw up a series of reforms or projects, which were ingenious, to say the least.
"Tell me about this primary," said Peter, concluding that abstract political philosophy was not the way to liberalize Dennis.
The provinces were encouraged to liberalize their franchise regulations, but not to abandon the prevailing electoral system.
Perhaps, also, it may sometimes have a contrary effect, and elevate and liberalize the feelings.
One is the desire to liberalize Christianity and make it more inclusive.
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