List of major liberal parties considered centre-left

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In the 21st century, Liberalism is generally considered a centrist ideology. [1] However, especially in countries whose mainstream political spectrum includes liberals and conservatives but not socialists and social democrats, liberals may be considered left of centre as opposed to conservatives.

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Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Liberal Party of Canada LPC Two-party system dominated by the Liberal and Conservative parties. Most influential third party (NDP) is social democratic but considered left-wing. [2]
Flag of India.svg  India Indian National Congress INC Two-party system dominated by the liberal INC and the conservative BJP. [3]
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan CDP Dominant-party system under the conservative LDP. Liberal CDP is one of the main opposition parties, alongside libertarian Ishin and communist JCP. [4]
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea Democratic Party DPK Two-party system dominated by the liberal DPK and the conservative PPP. [5]
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party DPP Two-party system dominated by the liberal DPP and the conservative KMT. [6]
Flag of the United States.svg  United States Democratic Party D Two-party system dominated by the liberal Democrats and the conservative Republicans. [7]

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