Neoliberal 

Neo-liberalism, or, New Liberalism, is a thing everyone hates yet has no idea what it actually is. Mostly just used as an insult by leftists online.

Some politically illiterate leftist: EVERYTHING I DON'T LIKE IS NEOLIBERALISM AND EVERYONE TO THE RIGHT OF ME IS A NAZI

Neoliberal by Kelmeer23 December 28, 2021

Neoliberal 

A person who is a liberal but an extremist and dissaproves of people who they dont perceive as woke as them

Keith: what do you think of joe?
Jack: Im all for equality but joe is a total

neoliberal he thinks all straight people are evil

Neoliberal by VickyDaKid November 16, 2019

neoliberal 

Ronald Reagan was a neoliberal- so was George (Senior) Bush. I see people today using it to just mean liberal- when it means the exact opposite.

In the distant past of the early 2000s, the established definition actually paralleled "Neo-conservative" . Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, Alan Greenspan, and Milton Friedman were neoliberals, aka conservatives.

The definition of neoliberal (often shortened to "neolib") has had several definitions which are current undergoing re-invention in our post-truth societies. In that sense, it can mean whatever you want it to mean. But one problem with having so many active and contradictory definitions (of which this site seems to promote more than most others), is that canonical definitions will be thrown out, thus making historical review almost impossible. Already we have much confusion about how the Dixiecrats turned into the Republican Party of today.

"Neoliberals and Neoconservatives weren't opposing ideologies- so it is non-obvious that they went together like chocolate and peanut butter."

or (shortened)
"Just as up is the new down, neolibs are the new libs."

neoliberal by YeshuaChristus July 17, 2021

neoliberal 

A term used to describe a political ideology that emphasizes minimal government intervention in the economy, advocating for free-market capitalism, deregulation, and privatization. Neoliberals prioritize individual liberties, economic freedom, and limited government involvement. They often support policies aimed at reducing the role of the state in various aspects of society.

"The government's decision to privatize the healthcare system reflects a neoliberal approach to public services."

neoliberal by IamBlu3 October 8, 2023

Neoliberal 

A person who extracts the wealth you made, and then says they "added value*

E.g. Obama, Kier Starmer, Blair. Office cubicle workers and consultants, marketers and professionals. Exclusively on the winning side of the system.
People shouldn't really use Neoliberal in a sentence its quite pretentious, but it's important to remember it when it comes up

Neoliberal by Mop101 May 10, 2025

Neoliberal 

A term that originally means a type of economic policy used in most countries today, balancing free-market capitalism with minor elements of socialism. Unfortunately, the term has been weaponized by some online users as a verbal attack against any person that disagrees with them, especially in a political context. In other words, it has basically become a euphemism for the "f-bomb" in both online and real life politcal forums.

"Can't you believe Candidate X? He wants to enact a policy that I personally don't like. The neoliberals are at it again!"

-A random "simpleton" who has no clue with what they are doing.

Neoliberal by AardvarkDynamiteLadder08 June 22, 2025

Neoliberal identity politics 

A tactic used by neoliberal Democrats to smear Progressives/Social Democrats as 'racists', 'misogynists', 'white supremacists' or a combination of all three. Ever since Bernie Sanders neutralized the term, 'socialist', neoliberal Democrats can no longer effectively red-bait their left-wing opponents, so they have weaponized identity politics against the Left that legitimately gives a shit about social justice. Neoliberal identity politics has largely been bolstered by ignorant, young upper-middle class "intersectional feminists" who smear anyone who criticizes Hillary from the left as "sexist".

Progressive: Man, urban poverty would really be a lot better if we stopped electing neoliberal Democrats like Hillary who keep cutting social programs and deregulating the banks that destroyed the economy in 2008.
Tumblr Feminist: WHICH OF HILLARY'S POLICIES?? I'VE NEVER HEARD YOU CRITICIZE ANY OF THESE OTHER SO-CALLED NEOLIBERALS! YOU'RE A SEXIST!
Progressive: Yep, that's neoliberal identity politics for ya.

Neoliberal identity politics by partisanwarrior97 September 23, 2016