free market

noun

: an economy operating by free competition

Examples of free market in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Taking taxpayer dollars and giving them directly to landlords and banks could tilt the scales away from private home ownership and free market solutions. Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024 Capitalism and free market economies inherently create competition to see who can make the most money. Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024 His economic plan is built on tariffs, which deny the Republican belief in free markets. Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024 One hopeful argument, which is based on the principle of the free market, is that each step toward superintelligence is subject to market acceptance. Ray Kurzweil, TIME, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for free market 

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Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of free market was in 1642

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“Free market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20market. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

free market

noun
: an economic market operating by free competition
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