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English
Etymology
From neo- + liberal.
Adjective
neoliberal (comparative more neoliberal, superlative most neoliberal)
- (often derogatory) In accordance with, or subscribing to, neoliberalism.
2021, Elena Omelchenko, Youth in Putin's Russia, page 103:The masculine discourse of the street workout includes a combination of concepts of strong physicality significant for traditional models of masculinity, alongside neoliberal discourses of individual responsibility for bodily self-production.
Translations
in accordance with neoliberalism
Noun
neoliberal (plural neoliberals)
- (often derogatory) A person who subscribes to neoliberalism.
1984 May 15, Walter Goodman, “AS NEOLIBERALS SEARCH FOR CLOSEST FIT, HART IS OFTEN MENTIONED”, in The New York Times:The neoliberals stand today in somewhat the position neoconservatives occupied a decade ago. Their ambition is to attain the influence in liberal politics that the neoconservatives have attained in conservative politics.
2009, David J. Hess, Localist Movements in a Global Economy, →ISBN, page 25:Neoliberals readily admit that economic liberalization causes some dislocations, but they view such collateral damage as necessary for the longer term gains of increased productivity and efficiency.
Translations
person who subscribes to neoliberalism
Catalan
Etymology
From neo- + liberal.
Pronunciation
Adjective
neoliberal m or f (masculine and feminine plural neoliberals)
- neoliberal
Noun
neoliberal m or f by sense (plural neoliberals)
- neoliberal
Further reading
German
Etymology
neo- + liberal
Pronunciation
- IPA(key):
- Hyphenation: neo‧li‧be‧ral
Adjective
neoliberal (strong nominative masculine singular neoliberaler, not comparable)
- neoliberal
Declension
Positive forms of neoliberal (uncomparable)
Further reading
Romanian
Etymology
From neo- + liberal.
Adjective
neoliberal m or n (feminine singular neoliberală, masculine plural neoliberali, feminine and neuter plural neoliberale)
- neoliberal
Declension
Noun
neoliberal m (plural neoliberali)
- neoliberal
Declension
Spanish
Etymology
From neo- + liberal.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /neolibeˈɾal/
- Rhymes: -al
- Syllabification: ne‧o‧li‧be‧ral
Adjective
neoliberal m or f (masculine and feminine plural neoliberales)
- neoliberal
Noun
neoliberal m or f by sense (plural neoliberales)
- neoliberal
Further reading