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Liberalizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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liberalizing

 

[ ˈlɪbərəlaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political change

Liberalizing refers to the process of making laws, policies, or regulations less strict or more forgiving. This term is often used in the context of political reforms aimed at promoting individual freedoms and rights. Liberalizing can involve a change from conservative to more progressive governance, allowing for greater personal liberties. It may also refer to economic policies that ease restrictions on trade, commerce, or social behaviors.

Synonyms

opening up, reforming, relaxing

Examples of usage

  • The government is liberalizing its trade policies.
  • The movement is focused on liberalizing social norms.
  • Recent reforms are liberalizing the political landscape.

Translations

Translations of the word "liberalizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 liberalizando

🇮🇳 उदारवादी बनाना

🇩🇪 liberalisierend

🇮🇩 meliberalisasi

🇺🇦 лібералізація

🇵🇱 liberalizujący

🇯🇵 リベラル化する

🇫🇷 libéraliser

🇪🇸 liberalizando

🇹🇷 serbestleştiren

🇰🇷 자유화하는

🇸🇦 تحرير

🇨🇿 liberalizující

🇸🇰 liberalizujúci

🇨🇳 自由化

🇸🇮 liberalizirajoč

🇮🇸 frelsandi

🇰🇿 либералдандыру

🇬🇪 ლიბერალიზაცია

🇦🇿 liberalizasiya

🇲🇽 liberalizando

Word origin

The word 'liberalizing' originates from the Latin word 'liberalis,' meaning 'of freedom or generous.' It has evolved through Middle English, where it began to be used in contexts relating to political philosophy and economic policies. The idea of liberalization became particularly prominent in the 19th century, as various movements sought to reduce the constraints imposed by monarchies and traditional hierarchies. In contemporary use, the term encapsulates a wide-ranging shift towards policies that promote individual rights, free markets, and open societies. It is often associated with the broader ideology of liberalism, which emphasizes liberty and equality, shaping modern democratic systems and social freedoms.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,915, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.