liberalized
|lib-er-al-ized|
B2
/ˈlɪbərəˌlaɪzd/
(liberalize)
make free
Etymology
Etymology Information
'liberalize' originates from the Latin word 'liberalis', where 'liber' meant 'free'.
Historical Evolution
'liberalis' transformed into the French word 'libéraliser', and eventually became the modern English word 'liberalize'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make free or more free', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'liberalize'.
The government liberalized the trade policies last year.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45