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liberalized

 

[ ˈlɪbərəˌlaɪzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

political context

The term 'liberalized' refers to the process of making laws or regulations less strict or more flexible. This often involves the removal of restrictions or limitations in various sectors such as trade, finance, and social policies. Liberalization aims to promote greater freedom, competition, and efficiency within a system. It is commonly associated with economic reforms that encourage market openness and reduce state intervention. In a broader sense, liberalization can also reflect an ideological shift towards more progressive and tolerant policies.

Synonyms

flexible, permissive, relaxed, unrestricted

Examples of usage

  • The government liberalized the trade policies to boost economic growth.
  • After years of strict regulations, the telecommunications industry was finally liberalized.
  • The liberalized market allowed for foreign investments to flourish.

Translations

Translations of the word "liberalized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 liberalizado

🇮🇳 उदारवादी

🇩🇪 liberalisiert

🇮🇩 liberalisasi

🇺🇦 лібералізований

🇵🇱 liberalizowany

🇯🇵 自由化された

🇫🇷 libéralisé

🇪🇸 liberalizado

🇹🇷 liberalize edilmiş

🇰🇷 자유화된

🇸🇦 تحرير

🇨🇿 liberalizovaný

🇸🇰 liberalizovaný

🇨🇳 自由化的

🇸🇮 liberaliziran

🇮🇸 frjálslyndur

🇰🇿 либералдандырылған

🇬🇪 ლიბერალიზებული

🇦🇿 liberalizə olunmuş

🇲🇽 liberalizado

Etymology

The word 'liberalized' derives from 'liberal,' which has its roots in the Latin word 'liberalis,' meaning 'pertaining to freedom.' The usage of 'liberal' in English can be traced back to the 14th century, initially referring to someone generous or suitable for a free man. Over time, the term evolved to encompass a broader range of political and economic ideas. By the 19th century, 'liberalism' emerged as a political ideology advocating for individual liberties, civil rights, and a free-market economy. The verb 'to liberalize' emerged in the mid-20th century as countries began to adopt policies that reduced state control over markets. This shift was often driven by economic needs, political changes, and global integration, leading to the widespread usage of the term in both academic and political discussions today.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,847, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.