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neoliberal

/ˌnɛʊlɪˈbɛrəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does neoliberal mean?

adjective

A political and economic philosophy that advocates for free market capitalism and limited government intervention in the economy, often associated with the policies of the 1980s and 1990s.

Example

"The government's neoliberal policies led to widespread privatization and deregulation."

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