liberalism 1
noundomain: thinking
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution
Hypernym
an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation
EnglishDerivationally related form
liberalistic 1
adjective
having or demonstrating belief in the essential goodness of man and the autonomy of the individual; favoring civil and political liberties, government by law with the consent of the governed, and protection from arbitrary authority
Hyponym
neoliberalism 1
noun
a political orientation originating in the 1960s; blends liberal political views with an emphasis on economic growth
