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neoliberalism
[ nee-oh-lib-er-uh-liz-uhm, -lib-ruh- ]
/ ˌni oʊˈlɪb ər əˌlɪz əm, -ˈlɪb rə- /
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noun
an outgrowth of the liberal political movement that is more moderate than traditional liberalism, especially in its embrace of free-market capitalism.
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Origin of neoliberalism
First recorded in 1895–1900; neo- + liberalism
OTHER WORDS FROM neoliberalism
ne·o·lib·er·al, adjective, nounWords nearby neoliberalism
neo-Ju, neo-Kantianism, neokinetic, neo-Lamarckism, Neo-Latin, neoliberalism, neolinguistics, neolith, Neolithic, neolocal, neologism
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How to use neoliberalism in a sentence
Since 1979, the dominant form of capitalism has been neoliberalism—a fiercely competitive, fiercely individualistic system of being, and that even animates the forms of activism that we have.
Why Coalition, Not Allyship, Is the Necessary Next Step in the Racial Justice Movement|Suyin Haynes|June 22, 2021|TimeBashar al-Assad favored the adoption of Western-promoted neoliberalism and economic liberalization.
In Syria, Follow the Money to Find the Roots of the Revolt|Majid Rafizadeh|April 8, 2013|DAILY BEASTBut when you do so, make sure to mutter the appropriate things about poverty, “the empire,” and the scourge of “neoliberalism.”
The Stupidest Hugo Chávez Hagiographies From the Yanquis Who Loved Him|Michael Moynihan|March 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
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, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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