liberalize — to make laws, systems, or opinions less strict and allow greater freedom
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make laws, systems, or opinions less strict and allow greater freedom
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪbərəˌlaɪz/
Example Sentences
- The strict school finally decided to liberalize its dress code after students protested wearing uniforms that looked like prison outfits.
- The country liberalized its visa requirements to attract more tourists.
- My grandmother finally liberalized her curfew policy and now allows me to stay out until 9 PM instead of 6 PM.
liberalize
VERB[/ˈlɪbərəˌlaɪz/]
to make laws, systems, or opinions less strict and allow greater freedom
a uniformed park official pulls down old restrictive signs while smiling warmly at waiting families. The official places the removed signs into a collection bin marked for disposal. Dog owners who were previously waiting outside the park gates now happily enter with their pets. Children and dogs run freely across the grass as families spread picnic blankets. Other park visitors welcome the newcomers with friendly waves and greetings. laws and systems being made less strict to allow greater freedom
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'liberalis' meaning 'befitting a free person,' derived from 'liber' meaning 'free.' The word evolved to mean removing restrictions or making something more free and open.
Breakdown
liber- (free) + -al (relating to) + -ize (to make/cause to become)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The strict school finally decided to liberalize its dress code after students protested wearing uniforms that looked like prison outfits.”
“The country liberalized its visa requirements to attract more tourists.”
“My grandmother finally liberalized her curfew policy and now allows me to stay out until 9 PM instead of 6 PM.”
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