liberalization

CEFRB2

/lˌɪˌbɜrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The process of making rules or systems less strict.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The lessening of government regulations and restrictions in an economy in exchange for greater participation by private entities.

Examples

  • Algeria needs to deepen the liberalization of its economy.

  • Algeria needs to intensify its liberalization process.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

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3
Parts of speech
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Citations
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Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The process or act of making more liberal.

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In context

  • It will be four years before the definite result of beef liberalization emerges.

  • 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.

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Origin

noun

From liberalize + -ation or liberal + -ization.