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antiliberalism

antiliberalism

9.0
A belief or movement that opposes policies that let businesses and trade run freely
  • noun
  • /ˌæntiˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/
translation icon : antiliberalismo económico
  • Some political movements promote antiliberalism as a response to globalization and economic inequality.

Examples

  • Debates about antiliberalism often center on the role of government in regulating the economy.

  • The rise of antiliberalism has influenced many countries to adopt more restrictive trade policies.

  • The rise of antiliberalism is concerning for global trade.

  • Many economists warn against antiliberalism in developing countries.

  • The rise of antiliberalism has prompted governments to reconsider their approaches to free trade and market deregulation.

  • Many political analysts argue that antiliberalism is gaining traction as populist movements grow around the world.

  • In recent years, antiliberalism has shaped the policies of several nations, leading to increased government intervention in the economy.

Synonyms

anti-capitalism
vsantiliberalism
6.8

A belief or movement against a system where businesses make money for private owners

focuses on opposing specific market policies rather than the whole system

Antonyms

1 4.1

A way of running an economy that lets businesses compete with little government control

How Opposed

protectionism
17 7.0
opposition
386 3.5
antiliberalism
9.0
criticism
512 3.0
free market policy
  • Formal
1 4.1
liberalism
78 5.8

Surface Forms

Morphology

antiliberalism = liberalism (transparent) = anti + liberal + ism

The word is a straightforward opposition to 'liberalism' formed by the productive prefix 'anti-'.

Etymology

Antiliberalism comes from anti- meaning 'against', liberal from a root meaning 'free', as in liberty, and the ending -ism showing a belief or movement. So antiliberalism can mean being against economic forms of liberalism, for example free markets, less regulation, or privatization.