Liberalization Meaning
/lˌɪˌbɜrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe process or act of making more liberal.
nounThe lessening of government regulations and restrictions in an economy in exchange for greater participation by private entities.
Sentence Examples
It will be four years before the definite result of beef liberalization emerges.
Algeria needs to intensify its liberalization process.
Algeria needs to deepen the liberalization of its economy.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The economic ____ opened the country's markets to global competition.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the telecommunications market resulted in more competition and much lower prices for consumers.
Word Origin & History
From liberalize + -ation or liberal + -ization.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Paisley's three year "Save Ulster from Sodomy" campaign has been a significant force in preventing until now the liberalization of laws about gayness in the British protectorate."
— 1981 December 5, Scott Brookie, “Great Britain Charged With Treaty Violation For Irish Anti-Gay Law”, in Gay Community News, volume 9, number 20, page 1:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The economic ____ opened the country's markets to global competition.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the telecommunications market resulted in more competition and much lower prices for consumers.