liberalism
gb/lˈɪbɚəlˌɪzəm/ us/lˈɪbɚəlˌɪzəm/
B2
Inglese
~ 9300
liberalizmus, modern liberalizmus, gazdasági liberalizmus, klasszikus liberalizmus, nyitottság, szabadelvűség
SOSTANTIVO
B2
1
Schema d'uso:
support [liberalism] in [country/society]
Liberalism in many Western countries supports both free elections and strong protections for individual rights.
Számos nyugati országban a liberalizmus a szabad választásokat és az egyéni jogok erős védelmét is támogatja.
Her book traces the history of liberalism from the French Revolution to modern welfare states.
Könyve a liberalizmus történetét követi nyomon a francia forradalomtól a modern jóléti államokig.
The party shifted away from strict liberalism and adopted a more nationalist message.
Debates over immigration have revealed deep divisions inside modern liberalism.
In American politics, liberalism is often associated with expanding healthcare and civil rights protections.
Esempi per chi studia
Liberalism says that all people should have the same basic rights.
A liberalizmus szerint minden embernek ugyanazokkal az alapvető jogokkal kell rendelkeznie.
Many students at the university support liberalism and social change.
Az egyetemen sok diák támogatja a liberalizmust és a társadalmi változásokat.
Liberalism often supports laws to protect minorities.
In this country, liberalism is strong in big cities.
The article explains the main ideas of liberalism in simple words.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse "liberalism" with "liberty." "Liberty" means freedom itself, while "liberalism" is a political philosophy about how society and government should protect and organize that freedom. Learners also sometimes think liberalism always means the same thing in every country; however, in some places it is closer to 'center-left', while in others it may be closer to 'centrist' or 'classical' ideas.
Significato
modern center‑left political ideology
Collocazioni
modern liberalism
|rise of liberalism
|liberalism and democracy
|support for liberalism
|critics of liberalism
|spread of liberalism
Sinonimi
progressivism (Often used in the US for socially reformist, left-leaning politics; sometimes more focused on rapid change than liberalism in general.)
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center-left politics (Describes political position on the left side of the center; less about the philosophy, more about where it sits on the political spectrum.)
Contrari
conservatism (Favours tradition, stability, and slower change, and is usually more skeptical of government-led social reform.)
Temi
politics
|society
|law
|relationships
Definizione
A political idea that says people should have strong rights and freedoms, and that the government should help make society fair and equal through laws and programs.
A political philosophy that stresses individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and social equality, typically supporting social reform and an active but limited role for government in reducing inequality.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
2
Schema d'uso:
promote [economic liberalism] in [policy/region]
Economic liberalism argues that open competition and free trade lead to greater prosperity for all.
A gazdasági liberalizmus szerint a szabad verseny és a szabadkereskedelem mindenki számára nagyobb jóléthez vezet.
The reforms of the 1990s moved the country away from state planning and toward economic liberalism.
Az 1990-es évek reformjai eltávolították az országot a tervgazdaságtól, és a gazdasági liberalizmus felé vitték.
Critics say that unchecked liberalism in financial markets contributed to the global crisis.
Economic liberalism tends to resist strict labor regulations and price controls.
International institutions often promote economic liberalism through trade agreements and privatization programs.
Esempi per chi studia
Economic liberalism prefers low taxes and few rules for business.
A gazdasági liberalizmus szerint jobb, ha alacsonyak az adók, és kevés szabály vonatkozik a vállalkozásokra.
Many economists believe that economic liberalism helps trade grow.
Sok közgazdász szerint a gazdasági liberalizmus segíti a kereskedelem bővülését.
Some people say economic liberalism increases inequality.
The new government introduced policies based on economic liberalism.
Economic liberalism supports free trade between countries.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this sense with general political liberalism. Economic liberalism is specifically about markets, trade, and the role of the state in the economy, not about all social or cultural issues. It can also overlap with, but is not identical to, "neoliberalism," which is a more recent and often critical term.
Significato
economic free‑market liberalism
Collocazioni
economic liberalism
|classical liberalism
|market liberalism
|liberalism and free trade
|liberalism in economic policy
|challenge to economic liberalism
Sinonimi
laissez-faire (Stresses an even more hands-off role for government than many forms of economic liberalism; often used critically.)
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free-market capitalism (Focuses on the market system itself rather than the wider philosophical tradition of liberalism.)
Contrari
protectionism (Supports tariffs and trade barriers, opposing the open markets favored by economic liberalism.)
Temi
economics
|politics
|finance
|business
Definizione
An economic idea that says markets should be as free as possible, with little control from the government, so that trade and business can grow.
An economic doctrine, often called economic or classical liberalism, that advocates free markets, private property, free trade, and minimal government intervention in the economy.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
3
nyitottság
B1
Schema d'uso:
show [liberalism] toward [ideas/people]
The university prided itself on a tradition of intellectual liberalism and free debate.
Az egyetem büszke volt a szellemi nyitottság és a szabad vita hagyományára.
His liberalism in matters of religion shocked the more conservative members of the community.
A vallási kérdésekben tanúsított szabadelvűsége megdöbbentette a közösség konzervatívabb tagjait.
Artistic liberalism flourished in the city, attracting writers and painters from across the region.
Despite the country's growing liberalism, some social taboos remain very strong.
Her parents showed remarkable liberalism in allowing their children to choose their own paths.
Esempi per chi studia
Her liberalism made it easy for her to accept new ideas.
Nyitottsága miatt könnyen el tudta fogadni az új ötleteket.
There is more liberalism in this city than in the countryside.
Ebben a városban nagyobb a nyitottság, mint vidéken.
The teacher’s liberalism lets students speak very freely.
Religious liberalism is growing among young people.
Intellectual liberalism helps new science ideas spread.
Errore comune:
Learners may not realize that "liberalism" can be used in a broader, non-party-political way to describe an open and tolerant spirit. They might incorrectly assume it always refers to a formal political ideology or a specific political party.
Significato
general open‑minded, tolerant attitude
Collocazioni
intellectual liberalism
|religious liberalism
|a spirit of liberalism
|cultural liberalism
|liberalism of thought
|liberalism and tolerance
Sinonimi
open-mindedness (Common everyday word; focuses on being ready to consider new ideas without the political background of 'liberalism'.)
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tolerance (Stresses accepting different beliefs or behaviors; can be narrower than the broader mental flexibility implied by 'liberalism'.)
Contrari
intolerance (Refusal to accept different opinions or ways of life, opposite to the accepting attitude of liberalism in this sense.)
Temi
society
|values
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
A way of thinking that is open to new ideas and different people, and does not strongly judge or limit them.
A broad attitude or spirit of open‑mindedness, generosity, and tolerance toward different opinions and ways of life, not limited to a specific political program.
Grammatica
Forma base
liberalism
IPA
GB/lˈɪbɚəlˌɪzəm/
US/lˈɪbɚəlˌɪzəm/
Sillabe e accento
lib - er - al - ism (4 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (lib)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: liberalism
- Plural: liberalism
Famiglia di parole
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
illiberal
adjective
illiberalism
noun
Advanced or less common
Espressioni
classical liberalism
1/klˈæsɪkəl lˈɪbɚəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
formal
19th‑century style free‑market liberalism
A type of liberalism that strongly supports personal freedom, small government, and very free markets.
Esempi
- Classical liberalism argues that the state should only protect basic rights and enforce contracts.
- Many economists in the nineteenth century were strong supporters of classical liberalism.
- The party’s platform mixes classical liberalism in economics with more conservative social views.
economic liberalism
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk lˈɪbɚəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
formal
free‑market approach to the economy
An economic view that says markets should be open and free, with little control from the government.
Esempi
- Economic liberalism influenced many privatization programs in the 1980s and 1990s.
- Critics argue that economic liberalism has increased inequality within and between countries.
- Economic liberalism favors low trade barriers and strong protection of private property.
liberalism and conservatism
1/lˈɪbɚəlˌɪzəm ˈænd kənsˈɚvətˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
the liberal–conservative divide
A common way to talk about the two main, opposite political ideas in many countries: liberalism and conservatism.
Esempi
- The course explores liberalism and conservatism as the two main traditions in Western politics.
- New parties challenge the old divide between liberalism and conservatism.
- Her research examines how young voters understand liberalism and conservatism today.
modern liberalism
1/mˈɑdɚn lˈɪbɚəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
contemporary socially oriented liberalism
Liberalism as it is understood today, usually supporting civil rights and a larger role for government in helping people.
Esempi
- Modern liberalism tends to support public healthcare and strong anti-discrimination laws.
- The book contrasts classical liberalism with modern liberalism in the United States.
- Modern liberalism combines support for markets with a belief in social safety nets.
political liberalism
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl lˈɪbɚəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
formal
liberalism about rights and democracy
A kind of liberalism that mainly talks about how the state should protect rights and run fair, democratic government.
Esempi
- Political liberalism insists on free elections, free speech, and the rule of law.
- The author claims that political liberalism can be accepted by people with many different moral beliefs.
- Debates about political liberalism often center on the limits of state power.
social liberalism
1/sˈoʊʃəl lˈɪbɚəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
formal
liberalism focused on social welfare
A type of liberalism that supports strong rights and freedoms but also wants the government to help poor or weak groups in society.
Esempi
- Social liberalism accepts a market economy but calls for welfare programs to protect the vulnerable.
- The party moved from classical liberalism toward social liberalism in the early twentieth century.
- Her policies are best described as social liberalism with a strong concern for human rights.