liberalism
/ˈlɪ.b(ə.)ɹə.lɪz.əm/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: liberalisms
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The quality of being liberal.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Any political movement founded on the autonomy and personal freedom of the individual, progress and reform, and government by law with the consent of the governed.
Noun
Examples
Whether some distant cousin really belongs to the extended family of liberalisms is a matter of healthy dispute.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “liberalism” mean?
The quality of being liberal.
Is “liberalism” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.