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

Right’s multiculturalism Meanwhile, the American right was increasingly united less by biological notions of race and more by opposition to multiculturalism, feminism, LGBTQ+ rights, immigration and liberalism. — Eladio Bobadilla, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026

The 11th Congressional District territory has long been a central hub of American liberalism, in and around iconic neighborhoods such as Castro, Haight-Ashbury, Chinatown, and the Mission District. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

And Jonathan is a continuing reminder that liberalism doesn’t have to be apologetic or bashful about itself. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026

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