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neoliberalism
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ne·o·lib·er·al·ism  (n-lbr--lzm, -lbr-)
n.
A political movement beginning in the 1960s that blends traditional liberal concerns for social justice with an emphasis on economic growth.
neo·liber·al adj. & n.
neoliberalism [ˌniːəʊˈlɪbərəˌlɪzəm -ˈlɪbrəˌlɪzəm]
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (Economics) a modern politico-economic theory favouring free trade, privatization, minimal government intervention in business, reduced public expenditure on social services, etc
neoliberal  adj & n
neoliberalism
a movement that modifies classical liberalism in light of 20th-century conditions.
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Noun1.neoliberalism - a political orientation originating in the 1960s; blends liberal political views with an emphasis on economic growth
liberalism - a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution
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