Liberalism - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Liberalism :  (noun)
1: a political orientation that favors progress and reform
2: an economic theory advocating free competition and a self-regulating market and the gold standard

Based on WordNet 2.0

Liberalism : \Lib"er*al*ism\ (-[i^]z'm), n. [Cf. F. lib['e]ralisme.] Liberal principles; the principles and methods of the liberals in politics or religion; specifically, the principles of the Liberal party.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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