neoliberal


neo·lib·er·al

noun \-ˈli-b(ə-)rəl\

Definition of NEOLIBERAL

: a liberal who de-emphasizes traditional liberal doctrines in order to seek progress by more pragmatic methods
neoliberal adjective
neo·lib·er·al·ism \-b(ə-)rə-ˌli-zəm\ noun

First Known Use of NEOLIBERAL

1945

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