liberalismo
liberalísmo with stress marks
liberalism
Usage Note
Liberalismo comes from Spanish 'liberalismo' and refers to the political and social philosophy of liberalism. It appears in academic, journalistic, and political discourse. In the Philippine context it is associated with the historical Liberal Party and broader democratic reform movements.
Examples
" Pinag-usapan nila ang liberalismo. "
Natural Translation
They discussed liberalism.
Literal Translation
Discussed they the liberalism.
" Pinag-aralan nila ang liberalismo. "
Natural Translation
They studied liberalism.
Literal Translation
Studied they the liberalism.
" Ang liberalismo na isinusulong ng ilang pulitiko ay madalas na sinasalungat ng mga grupong mas konserbatibo ang paniniwala. "
Natural Translation
The liberalism advocated by some politicians is often opposed by groups whose beliefs are more conservative.
Literal Translation
The liberalism that advocated by some politician is often opposed by plural group more conservative the belief.
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