liberal

adjective
UK: /ˈlɪbərəl/
US: /ˈlɪbərəl/

  1. Supporting individual freedom and social progress through government action.

    1. My parents are very liberal, and open to new ideas.
    2. The candidate's liberal views on healthcare reform appealed to many voters.

  2. Generous in amount; plentiful.

    1. He gave a liberal donation to the school.
    2. The chef was liberal with the spices, adding a generous amount to the dish.

  3. Relating to or denoting a political ideology that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise.

    1. She identifies as a liberal and supports progressive policies.
    2. The liberal party advocates for social justice and equality for all citizens.

Synonyms

unconventional generous broad-minded tolerant progressive
liberal noun

  1. A person who generally supports social and political liberalism.

    1. She is a liberal who votes for the Democratic party.
    2. Many young people identify as liberals, advocating for change and equality.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "liberal" in English means: Supporting individual freedom and social progress through government action., Generous in amount; plentiful., Relating to or denoting a political ideology that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise..

The phonetic transcription of "liberal" is /ˈlɪbərəl/ in British English and /ˈlɪbərəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "liberal": unconventional, generous, broad-minded, tolerant, progressive.

Example usage of "liberal": "My parents are very liberal, and open to new ideas.". More examples on the page.