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🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

自由主义

Pronunciation / Transliteration: zìyóu zhǔyì

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Liberalism/ˈlɪb.ər.ə.lɪz.əm/
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"自由主义在现代政治中起着重要作用。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A political and economic philosophy that advocates for individual rights, civil liberties, and free markets.

    "The rise of liberalism in the 18th century significantly influenced democratic movements across Europe."
  2. 2

    A belief in the importance of social progress and reform, often associated with a commitment to equality and justice.

    "Many activists align themselves with liberalism to promote social change and address inequalities."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'liber', meaning 'free', entering modern European languages in the early 19th century via French 'libéralisme'. It evolved from political philosophies centered on individual liberty, consent of the governed, and equality before the law.

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