Neoliberal

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A person who subscribes to neoliberalism. derogatory, often
"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."
2
a liberal who subscribes to neoliberalism wordnet

Adjective

1
In accordance with, or subscribing to, neoliberalism. derogatory, often
"She showed that homonormativity, within the overarching framework of a heteronormative society, has a class dimension: it reflects the ways that a layer of lesbian/gay people are adapting in order to occupy a secure niche within the neoliberal order."

Adjective

1
having or showing belief in the need for economic growth in addition to traditional liberalistic values wordnet

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Example

"I wrote an article about neoliberal politics."

Etymology

From neo- + liberal.

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