Definition

Describing a system or policy that has been made more open or flexible, often in terms of economic or social practices.

Example

The government has implemented liberalised trade policies to encourage foreign investment.

Conversation

Have you seen how the policies have liberalised over the past few years?

Yeah, it’s interesting to see the changes happening.

I think it might lead to more opportunities for everyone.

Definitely! It feels like things are opening up more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make something more open or free, often referring to policies or regulations that allow for more freedom or less restriction.

Example

The government has liberalised the trade laws to encourage foreign investment.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that the government liberalised the trade policies last week?

Yeah, I read about that! It could change a lot for local businesses.

I wonder how it will affect prices in the stores.

Root Explanation

Liberalised → It is formed from "liberal" (from Latin *liberalis*, meaning pertaining to a free person) and "-ise" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating a process). The word "liberalised" means to make something more free or open, often in terms of policies or regulations.

Memory Tip

Think of 'liberal' as relating to freedom and the '-ise' suffix indicating a process. So, when something is 'liberalised', it is made more free or open.

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