neoliberalism

[ nee-oh-lib-er-uh-liz-uhm, -lib-ruh- ]

noun
  1. 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

1
First 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
  1. 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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