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, noun

Words nearby neoliberalism

neoisolationism, neo-Ju, neo-Kantianism, 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|Time
Bashar 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 BEAST
But 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, noun

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