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neoliberalism
[ nee-oh-lib-er-uh-liz-uhm, -lib-ruh- ]
noun
- an outgrowth of the liberal political movement that is more moderate than traditional liberalism, especially in its embrace of free-market capitalism.
neoliberalism
/ -ˈlɪbrəˌlɪzəm; ˌniːəʊˈlɪbərəˌlɪzəm /
noun
- a modern politico-economic theory favouring free trade, privatization, minimal government intervention in business, reduced public expenditure on social services, etc
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Derived Forms
- ˌneoˈliberal, adjectivenoun
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Other Words From
- neo·liber·al adjective noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of neoliberalism1
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Example Sentences
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.
Bashar al-Assad favored the adoption of Western-promoted neoliberalism and economic liberalization.
But when you do so, make sure to mutter the appropriate things about poverty, “the empire,” and the scourge of “neoliberalism.”
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