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Liberalism in Irish (Liobrálachas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for liberalism is liobrálachas, a masculine noun.
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How to say “liberalism” in Irish

Irish:
liobrálachas
English:
liberalism
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:
“LYUB-raw-lukh-us”  /ˈlʲɔbˠɾˠaːl̪ˠəxəsˠ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
liobrálachais, an liobrálachais (e.g. prionsabail an liobrálachais, the principles of liberalism)

What does “liobrálachas” mean?

liberalism
A political and social philosophy that values individual freedom, rights and tolerance.Also: liberal ideology, liberal politics.

“Liobrálachas” with the article

Here is liobrálachas after the article (an t-alt).

an liobrálachas
the liberalism
No change after an

“Liobrálachas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using liobrálachas, the Irish word for liberalism.

Is fealsúnacht pholaitiúil é an liobrálachas.
Liberalism is a political philosophy.
Tá suim mhór aici sa liobrálachas.
She is very interested in liberalism.
Scríobh sé leabhar faoi stair an liobrálachais.
He wrote a book about the history of liberalism.
Cuireann liobrálachas béim ar shaoirse an duine.
Liberalism puts emphasis on individual freedom.
Bhí an liobrálachas láidir san Eoraip sa naoú haois déag.
Liberalism was strong in Europe in the nineteenth century.
Ní aontaíonn gach duine le liobrálachas eacnamaíoch.
Not everyone agrees with economic liberalism.
Phléamar luachanna an liobrálachais sa rang inniu.
We discussed the values of liberalism in class today.

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Liberalism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for liberalism?

The Irish for liberalism is liobrálachas (pronounced “LYUB-raw-lukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce liobrálachas in Irish?

Liobrálachas is said like “LYUB-raw-lukh-us” (IPA /ˈlʲɔbˠɾˠaːl̪ˠəxəsˠ/).

Does liobrálachas have a plural?

No plural form is given for liobrálachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

What is the Irish for 'liberal' as an adjective or a person?

The adjective is 'liobrálach', and a liberal person can also be called 'liobrálaí'.

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