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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLiberalism
/ˈlɪb.ər.əl.ɪ.zəm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 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
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
The term 'liberalism' originates from the Latin word 'liberalis', meaning 'pertaining to a free person'. It evolved in the 19th century during the Age of Enlightenment, reflecting a shift towards individual rights and freedoms, emphasizing the importance of liberty in political and economic contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Liberalism" is said worldwide
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libéralisme
Transliteration: libéralisme
"Le libéralisme a joué un rôle clé dans le développement des démocraties modernes."
Liberalismus
Transliteration: Liberalismus
"Der Liberalismus fördert individuelle Freiheiten und Rechte."
liberalismo
Transliteration: liberalismo
"Il liberalismo è una filosofia politica che sostiene i diritti individuali."
liberalismo
Transliteration: liberalismo
"El liberalismo ha influido en muchas reformas sociales en el mundo."
liberalismo
Transliteration: liberalismo
"O liberalismo defende a liberdade individual e os direitos civis."
उदारवाद
Transliteration: udāravād
"उदारवाद ने व्यक्तिगत स्वतंत्रता को बढ़ावा दिया है।"
自由主义
Transliteration: zìyóu zhǔyì
"自由主义在现代政治中起着重要作用。"
자유주의
Transliteration: jayujuui
"자유주의는 개인의 권리를 강조합니다."
自由主義
Transliteration: jiyū shugi
"自由主義は個人の自由を重視します。"
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