neoliberalism
[ nee-oh-lib-er-uh-liz-uhm, -lib-ruh- ]
noun
an outgrowth of the liberal political movement that is more moderate than traditional liberalism, especially in its embrace of free-market capitalism.
Origin of neoliberalism
1First recorded in 1895–1900; neo- + liberalism
Other words from neoliberalism
- ne·o·lib·er·al, adjective, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for neoliberalism
neoliberalism
/ (ˌniːəʊˈlɪbərəˌlɪzəm, -ˈlɪbrəˌlɪzəm) /
noun
a modern politico-economic theory favouring free trade, privatization, minimal government intervention in business, reduced public expenditure on social services, etc
Derived forms of neoliberalism
- neoliberal, adjective, noun
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