liberal ideology
[/ˈlɪbərəl aɪˈdɛɑlədʒi/]
nounfemininepl: ideologias liberais
ideologia liberal
1. A political and social philosophy emphasizing individual rights, democratic governance, free markets, and limited government intervention
Liberal ideology prioritizes personal freedoms and equality before the law.
A ideologia liberal prioriza as liberdades pessoais e a igualdade perante a lei.
2. A set of beliefs advocating progressive social policies, civil liberties, and market-based economic solutions
The party's platform is grounded in liberal ideology with emphasis on individual choice.
A plataforma do partido é fundamentada na ideologia liberal com ênfase na escolha individual.
3. An intellectual tradition valuing reason, education, and secular governance over traditional or authoritarian structures
Liberal ideology emerged during the Enlightenment as a reaction to absolute monarchy.
A ideologia liberal emergiu durante o Iluminismo como reação à monarquia absoluta.
In Brazil, 'ideologia liberal' gained prominence in political discourse during the 1980s-1990s economic liberalization period. In the USA, the term carries different connotations depending on political perspective—progressives identify as 'liberal' while conservatives critique 'liberalism' as overly interventionist. In Portuguese-speaking contexts, it more closely aligns with classical liberalism emphasizing individual rights and limited government.
Related Idioms & Phrases
defender a ideologia liberal - to defend liberal ideology
princípios da ideologia liberal - principles of liberal ideology
raízes da ideologia liberal - roots of liberal ideology
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