Liberalism

Liberalism
Liberalism Lib"er*al*ism (-[i^]z'm), n. [Cf. F. lib['e]ralisme.] Liberal principles; the principles and methods of the liberals in politics or religion; specifically, the principles of the Liberal party. [1913 Webster]

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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