neoliberal

noun neo·lib·er·al \-ˈli-b(ə-)rəl\

Definition of NEOLIBERAL

: a liberal who de-emphasizes traditional liberal doctrines in order to seek progress by more pragmatic methods

— neoliberal adjective

— neo·lib·er·al·ism \-b(ə-)rə-ˌli-zəm\ noun

1921

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