'Liberalism' definitions:

Definition of 'liberalism'

From: WordNet
noun
A political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution
noun
An economic theory advocating free competition and a self- regulating market

Definition of 'Liberalism'

From: GCIDE
  • Liberalism \Lib"er*al*ism\ (-[i^]z'm), n. [Cf. F. lib['e]ralisme.] Liberal principles; the principles and methods of the liberals in politics or religion; specifically, the principles of the Liberal party. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'liberalism'

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