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neo-liberal

neo-liberal is the alternative form of neoliberal.

Meaning of neoliberal

Adjective

neoliberal (comparative more neoliberal, superlative most neoliberal)

  1. (derogatory, often) In accordance with, or subscribing to, neoliberalism.
    • She showed that homonormativity, within the overarching framework of a heteronormative society, has a class dimension: it reflects the ways that a layer of lesbian/gay people are adapting in order to occupy a secure niche within the neoliberal order.2016 August 31, Peter Drucker, “Homonationalism, Heteronationalism and LGBTI Rights in the EU”, in Public Seminar, archived from the original on 21 Feb 2026

See all 2 meanings of neoliberal

Forms of neo-liberal

Adjective
comparativemore neo-liberal
superlativemost neo-liberal
Noun
pluralneo-liberals

Origin of neo-liberal

From neo- + liberal.

Questions about neo-liberal

What is neo-liberal the alternative form of?
Neo-liberal is the alternative form of neoliberal.

Words near neo-liberal in the dictionary

  1. Neo-Lamarckianism
  2. neo-Lamarckians
  3. Neo-Lamarckism
  4. Neo-Latin
  5. neo-Leninism
  6. neo-liberal
  7. neo-liberals
  8. neo-libertarian Falangism
  9. neo-Luddism
  10. neo-luddite
  11. neo-luddites

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