postliberal
- noun
- /ˌpoʊstˈlɪbərəl/
- Literature
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postliberal
- Many scholars agree that a postliberal approach emphasizes the importance of community over individualism.
Examples
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The political movement attracted many young postliberals who questioned the limits of classical liberalism.
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As a self-described postliberal, she advocates for policies that emphasize community over individualism.
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Debates between liberals and postliberals have become more common in academic circles.
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The postliberal movement is gaining traction among younger voters.
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Many postliberals advocate for stronger community ties.
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The postliberal thinker advocates for greater state involvement in economic matters.
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As a postliberal, she believes that traditional liberalism does not adequately address the needs of society.
Synonyms
A belief or movement that opposes ideas and policies that support individual freedom and democracy
A person who does not support liberal political ideas or policies
Antonyms
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Surface Forms
Morphology
postliberal = postliberal (transparent) = post + liberal
The meaning is directly compositional: 'post-' means beyond or after, and 'liberal' supplies the political base meaning.
Etymology
Postliberal is formed from post- meaning 'after', as in the word postwar, and liberal meaning 'favoring freedom and individual rights'. So a postliberal is a person or a set of ideas that comes after traditional liberalism and often prefers community, tradition, or more government action over only individual freedom or free markets.