Liberalism Definition & Meaning

liberalism
noun
  1. a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution
  2. an economic theory advocating free competition and a self- regulating market

"Liberalism" in song lyrics

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  • "ronald reagans tenets of liberalism"
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  • "history of theological liberalism"
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  • "rc sproul liberalism"
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