neoliberal

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ne·o·lib·er·al·ism

 (nē′ō-lĭb′ər-ə-lĭz′əm, -lĭb′rə-)
n.
A political theory of the late 1900s holding that personal liberty is maximized by limiting government interference in the operation of free markets.

ne′o·lib′er·al adj. & n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.neoliberal - a liberal who subscribes to neoliberalism
liberal, liberalist, progressive - a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties
Adj.1.neoliberal - having or showing belief in the need for economic growth in addition to traditional liberalistic values
liberal - tolerant of change; not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or tradition
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