liberalism
noun/ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #7,665 most common English word
Meaning
A political philosophy that values individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free markets.
Example sentence
The professor explained that liberalism supports individual freedoms and equal rights for all citizens.
Synonyms & related words
- progressivism
- democracy
- individualism
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