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liberalism

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/

liberalism means: A set of political ideas supporting personal freedom, equal rights, and openness to change.

noun

FREEDOM PHILOSOPHYC1

A set of political ideas supporting personal freedom, equal rights, and openness to change.

  • Liberalism values personal freedom.
  • The essay explores the history of liberalism.
  • They debated whether liberalism could protect equal rights.

Common phrases: political liberalism, classical liberalism, principles of liberalism

FREEDOM MOVEMENTC1

A political movement supporting individual freedom, reform, and government based on law and public agreement.

  • Liberalism gained support in the cities.
  • The movement linked liberalism with political reform.
  • European liberalism challenged the power of absolute rulers.

Common phrases: rise of liberalism, European liberalism, support for liberalism

Questions about liberalism

What does liberalism mean?

A set of political ideas supporting personal freedom, equal rights, and openness to change.

What is liberalism in other languages?

Türkçe: liberalizm · Español: liberalismo · Français: libéralisme · Deutsch: Liberalismus · Italiano: liberalismo · 日本語: 自由主義

How do you pronounce liberalism?

It is pronounced /ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/.

How do you use liberalism in a sentence?

Liberalism values personal freedom. The essay explores the history of liberalism.

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