Synonyms of liberalism

liberalism

noun

ˈli-b(ə-)rə-ˌli-zəm 

as in left

a political belief stressing progress, the essential goodness of humankind, and individual freedom

liberalism had always claimed to stand for the greatest social good

Synonyms & Similar Words

• left
• socialism
• leftism
• left wing
• neoliberalism
• radicalism

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conservatism
• right
• illiberalism
• immobilism
• neoconservatism

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of liberalism

The primary victory on Tuesday by another democratic socialist, Melat Kiros, for a Denver congressional seat suggested the trend may extend beyond Manhattan liberalism. — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Remember, the heroic symbols that Ronald Reagan deployed so effectively were swiped from liberalism’s salad days in the Thirties and Forties. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

The dominant normative theory across most of the modern world is derived from liberalism, as expressed in such classic early works as John Stuart Mill’s essay On Liberty, published in 1859. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026

Brad Little’s liberalism is screaming for attention! — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026