CEFR C1

liberalization

noun

Meaning

The process of making laws, policies, or attitudes less strict or more open to new ideas, especially in economics or politics.

Examples

The economic liberalization of the country led to increased foreign investment.
There is a growing debate about the liberalization of drug laws.

Synonyms: loosening, deregulation, emancipation, openness

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liberalization (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌlɪbərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Definition

The process of making laws, policies, or attitudes less strict or more open to new ideas, especially in economics or politics.

Examples

The economic liberalization of the country led to increased foreign investment.
There is a growing debate about the liberalization of drug laws.
The government announced a new phase of liberalization in the telecommunications sector.

How to Use liberalization

liberalization of (prepositional phrase): Indicating what is being made less strict or more open. — "The liberalization of trade policies was a key goal."

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