liberal
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/ˈlɪbərəl/
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/ˈlɪbərəl/
adjective
C1
open to different ideas and ways of living
My parents had a liberal attitude about bedtime when we were kids.
C1
supporting personal freedom and limited government control
The country has liberal policies that allow businesses to grow freely.
C1
favoring social change and fair sharing of wealth
Liberal leaders want to help poor people through government programs.
R
relating to the Liberal Party
R
plentiful or generous
She put liberal amounts of cheese on the pizza.
R
broad education covering many subjects
A liberal education helps students learn about many topics.
R
not strict or exact
The judge gave a liberal interpretation of the rules.
noun
C1
a person who accepts different ideas and lifestyles
As a liberal, he believes people should live as they choose.
C1
a person who supports social change and helping the poor
Liberals often support programs that help those in need.
R
a person who supports personal freedom and free markets
Economic liberals want less government control over business.
R
a member of the Liberal Party
translation
open to different ideas and ways of living; supporting personal freedom and limited government control; favoring social change and fair sharing of wealth; relating to the Liberal Party; plentiful or generous; broad education covering many subjects; not strict or exact
a person who accepts different ideas and lifestyles; a person who supports social change and helping the poor; a person who supports personal freedom and free markets; a member of the Liberal Party
Word Forms
Plural
liberals