neoliberalism

ne·o·lib·er·al·ism

[nee-oh-lib-er-uh-liz-uhm, -lib-ruh-]
noun
an outgrowth of the U.S. liberal movement, beginning in the late 1960s, that modified somewhat its traditional endorsement of all trade unions and opposition to big business and military buildup.

Origin:
neo- + liberal + -ism

ne·o·lib·er·al, adjective, noun
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neoliberalism (ˌniːəʊˈlɪbərəˌlɪzəm, -ˈlɪbrəˌlɪzəm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a modern politico-economic theory favouring free trade, privatization, minimal government intervention in business, reduced public expenditure on social services, etc
 
neo'liberal
 
adj, —n

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given to using long words.
opposition to the withdrawal of state support or recognition from an established church, esp. the Anglican Church in 19th-century England.
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