> I assume you mean libertarianism, not liberalism?

They probably meant liberalism. 'Liberalism' has multiple meanings. To my knowledge, the US is unique in equating 'liberal' with 'the left'.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_liberalism

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberalism_by_country

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberalism_in_the_United_State...