liberalism
[ lib-er-uh-liz-uh m, lib-ruh- ]
/ ˈlɪb ər əˌlɪz əm, ˈlɪb rə- /
noun
the quality or state of being liberal, as in behavior or attitude.
a political or social philosophy advocating the freedom of the individual, parliamentary systems of government, nonviolent modification of political, social, or economic institutions to assure unrestricted development in all spheres of human endeavor, and governmental guarantees of individual rights and civil liberties.
(sometimes initial capital letter)
the principles and practices of a liberal party in politics.
a movement in modern Protestantism that emphasizes freedom from tradition and authority, the adjustment of religious beliefs to scientific conceptions, and the development of spiritual capacities.
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British Dictionary definitions for liberalism
liberalism
/ (ˈlɪbərəˌlɪzəm, ˈlɪbrə-) /
noun
liberal opinions, practices, or politics
a movement in modern Protestantism that rejects biblical authority
Derived forms of liberalism
liberalist, noun, adjective liberalistic, adjectiveCultural definitions for liberalism
liberalism
In the twentieth century, a viewpoint or ideology associated with free political institutions and religious toleration, as well as support for a strong role of government in regulating capitalism and constructing the welfare state (see also welfare state).