liberalism
What is another word for liberalism? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A political philosophy centred on individual freedom, equal rights, and government by consent, often paired with support for reform.
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How to use liberalism
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
classical liberalism
economic liberalism
the rise of liberalism
Etymology
From French libéralisme (around 1818), built from liberal plus the suffix -ism.
Full origin of liberalism →Frequently asked questions
What does “liberalism” mean?
The word “liberalism” means a political philosophy centred on individual freedom, equal rights, and government by consent, often paired with support for reform. In plain terms, a belief system built around personal freedom, equal rights, and (often) government reform.
How do you pronounce “liberalism”?
“Liberalism” is pronounced LIH-bruh-lihz-uhm (/ˈlɪ.b(ə.)ɹə.lɪz.əm/ in IPA).
How do you use “liberalism” in a sentence?
Here is “liberalism” used in a sentence: “Liberalism as a political movement grew out of the Enlightenment's focus on individual rights.”
What part of speech is “liberalism”?
“Liberalism” is a noun.
Where does the word “liberalism” come from?
The word “liberalism” dates back to around 1818 and comes from French. From French libéralisme (around 1818), built from liberal plus the suffix -ism.
Is “liberalism” a common word?
“Liberalism” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “liberalism” have?
“Liberalism” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a political philosophy centred on individual freedom, equal rights, and government by consent, often paired with support for reform.
Related words
free market
