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liberalism

lib.er.al.ism \'lib(-*)-r*-.liz-*m\ \-r*-l*st\ \.lib(-*)-r*-'lis-tik\ n 1: 
   the quality or state of being liberal  often cap  2a: a movement in modern 
   Protestantism emphasizing intellectual liberty and  the spiritual and 
   ethical content of Christianity 2b: a theory in economics emphasizing 
   individual freedom from restraint and  usu. based upon free competition, 
   the self-regulating market, and the gold standard 2c: a political 
   philosophy based on belief in progress, the essential goodn ess of man, and 
   the autonomy of the individual and standing for the protection of political 
   and civil liberties cap  2d: the principles or policies of a Liberal party  
   - lib.er.al.ist nor ;aj