"classical liberalism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: A retronym to distinguish earlier 19th-century liberalism from social liberalism. Etymology templates: {{glossary|retronym}} retronym Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} classical liberalism (uncountable)
  1. (politics) A political ideology and a branch of liberalism that advocates civil liberties under the rule of law with an emphasis on economic freedom. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Ideologies, Politics Derived forms: classical liberal
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