liberalism

Meanings

• noun

  A political and moral doctrine that advocates for individual freedom, equal rights, and the consent of the governed.

  - "Liberalism is a political ideology that emphasizes individual freedom and equal rights."
  - "The liberalism movement in the 19th century advocated for the expansion of individual rights and freedoms."

• noun

  A theory in economics that advocates for free markets and minimal government intervention.

  - "Classical liberalism is an economic theory that advocates for free markets and minimal government intervention."
  - "Neoliberalism is a modern form of liberalism that emphasizes economic freedom and deregulation."

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Variants

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liberalism , liberalisms , liberalist , liberalistic , liberalists , anti-liberal , anti-liberalism , anti-liberalisms , anti-liberals

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'liberalis', meaning 'relating to freedom'.

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Trivia

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1. The first modern liberal political party was formed in Germany in 1861.

2. The term 'liberal' was first used in a political context in the late 18th century.

3. Liberalism is often associated with the Enlightenment, a period of intellectual and cultural development in Europe that emphasized reason, individualism, and freedom.

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Related Concepts

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1. Capitalism: Capitalism is an economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods, and by a free price system.

2. Democracy: Democracy is a form of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.

3. Socialism: Socialism is a political and economic ideology that advocates for the collective or government ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods.

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Culture

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Liberalism has been a significant force in literature, art, and music, particularly in the areas of social and political commentary. It has been used to challenge traditional values and promote individual freedom and equality.

How to Memorize "liberalism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with individual freedom on one end and government control on the other. Liberalism can be visualized as a balance between these two extremes.
   - Think of a person holding a torch, symbolizing the enlightenment and freedom that liberalism promotes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'liberalism' with the idea of individual freedom and equal rights.
   - Think of the Statue of Liberty and the idea of freedom and opportunity that it represents when thinking about liberalism.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Liberty and Equality' to remember the key principles of liberalism.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'liberalism' to help remember its meaning, such as 'Liberalism is the belief in individual freedom and equal rights for all.'

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