Meaning of the word "free market" in English

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free market

US /ˌfriː ˈmɑːr.kɪt/
UK /ˌfriː ˈmɑːr.kɪt/
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Noun

1.

an economic system in which prices are determined by unrestricted competition between privately owned businesses.

Example:
The government is moving towards a more free market economy.
Advocates of the free market believe it promotes efficiency and innovation.
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