neoliberalism
[ nee-oh-lib-er-uh-liz-uh m, -lib-ruh- ]
/ ˌni oʊˈlɪb ər əˌlɪz əm, -ˈlɪb rə- /
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.
Words nearby neoliberalism
neogothic, neogrammarian, neoimpressionism, neoisolationism, neokinetic, neoliberalism, neolinguistics, neolith, neolithic, neolocal, neologism
OTHER WORDS FROM neoliberalism
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Examples from the Web for neoliberalism
Bashar al-Assad favored the adoption of Western-promoted neoliberalism and economic liberalization.
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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
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