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liberalizeto 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/

Korean meaning: (법률, 제도, 의견을) 자유화하다, 규제를 완화하다

Korean pronunciation: **리**버럴라이즈

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

liberalize concept
💡 Concept

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

🇺🇸 US/ˈlɪbərəˌlaɪz/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlɪbərəlaɪz/

🌳Etymology

Rootliberal
Suffix--ize

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.

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🎵Rhyme

realizesocializecapitalize
realize
socialize
capitalize

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

deregulaterelaxlooseneasefree up

Antonyms

restricttightenregulate

Related

liberationliberallibertyfreedomderegulation