liberalization
Translation
liberalisation
Examples
The liberalization of the economy led to growth.
The liberalisation of the economy led to growth.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the process of making laws or a system less strict The liberalisation of trade has many benefits.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deregulation, freeing, opening up; Antonyms: restriction, regulation
Etymology
From 'liberalize' + '-ation', a suffix indicating a process or result. It means 'the process of making free'. Note the British spelling is 'liberalisation'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the verb 'liberalize'. It refers to the *act* or *process* of making something less strict.