neoliberal
/ˌniːəʊˈlɪbərəl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌniːəʊˈlɪbərəl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌniː.əʊˈlɪb.ər.əl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌniː.oʊˈlɪb.ər.əl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌnē-ō-ˈli-b(ə-)rəl/ (ame, mw)
neoliberal — adjective
- neoliberalpositive
- more neoliberalcomparative
- most neoliberalsuperlative
1. based on the idea that an economy works best when markets are free, taxes are lo
based on the idea that an economy works best when markets are free, taxes are low, and the government keeps its role in business as small as possible.
Takeshi argued that the neoliberal reforms of the 1990s widened the gap between rich and poor.
attributive: neoliberal + noun (reforms, policies)
Critics say the city's neoliberal housing policy pushed long-time tenants out of their neighbourhoods.
collocation: neoliberal policy / reform / agenda
The new finance minister is openly neoliberal and wants to cut corporate taxes by half.
Nila wrote her thesis on how neoliberal ideas reshaped public health systems in Latin America.
Many young voters reject the neoliberal agenda that has shaped both major parties for decades.
- free-market
more neutral; describes a system rather than an ideology
- laissez-faire
older French-origin term; classical 18th-19th-century version of the same idea
- market-oriented
neutral; common in policy reports rather than political debate
- interventionist
favours strong government involvement in the economy
- socialist
favours public ownership and high public spending
文法句型
neoliberal + noun (policy, reform, agenda)
用法筆記
Almost always carries a critical tone in everyday journalism and academic writing; supporters rarely call themselves 'neoliberal' — opponents use the label.
常見錯誤
neoliberal — noun
- neoliberalsingular
- neoliberalsplural
1. a person who believes the economy should be run with as few government rules and
a person who believes the economy should be run with as few government rules and as little public spending as possible, leaving most decisions to private companies.
Mira described herself as a neoliberal during her years working at the central bank.
self-description: describe oneself as a neoliberal
The talk show invited two neoliberals and two left-wing economists to debate the tax cuts.
plural countable: neoliberals
Apinya was once a neoliberal but changed her views after the 2008 financial crisis.
Many neoliberals in the party still believe that lower taxes will create more jobs.
As a young neoliberal, Bilal admired the economic reforms of Margaret Thatcher.
- free-marketeer
informal; same idea, friendlier tone
- market liberal
more academic; common in political science writing
- socialist
favours public ownership and strong state role
- interventionist
favours active government management of the economy
文法句型
a/the neoliberal
neoliberals (plural)
用法筆記
Often used by opponents rather than self-applied; pair the noun with a hedge like 'self-described' or 'so-called' when the person actually accepts the label.