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LIBERALSIM
Main Entry:lib·er·al·ism
Pronunciation: \li-b(-)r-li-zm\
Function: noun
Date: 1819
1 : the quality or state of being liberal
2 a often capitalized : a movement in modern Protestantism emphasizing intellectual liberty and the spiritual and ethical content of Christianity b : a theory in economics emphasizing individual freedom from restraint and usually based on free competition, the self-regulating market, and the gold standard c : a political philosophy based on belief in progress, the essential goodness of the human race, and the autonomy of the individual and standing for the protection of political and civil liberties; specifically : such a philosophy that considers government as a crucial instrument for amelioration of social inequities (as those involving race, gender, or class) d capitalized : the principles and policies of a Liberal party
lib·er·al·ist \-b(-)r-list\ noun or adjective
lib·er·al·is·tic \li-b(-)r-lis-tik\ adjective
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