liberal

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liberal
ˈlɪb(ə)r(ə)l Listen
Meanings
adjective
  • willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one's own; open to new ideas.
    E.g. they have liberal views on divorce
  • relating to or denoting a political and social philosophy that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise.
  • relating to a Liberal party or (in the UK) the Liberal Democrat Party.
  • given, used, or occurring in generous amounts.
  • (of education) concerned with broadening a person's general knowledge and experience, rather than with technical or professional training.
  • (especially of an interpretation of a law) broadly construed or understood; not strictly literal or exact.
noun
  • a supporter of policies that are socially progressive and promote social welfare.
  • a supporter of a political and social philosophy that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise.
    E.g. classical liberals emphasized the right of the individual to make decisions, even if the results dismayed their neighbours or injured themselves
  • a supporter or member of a Liberal party or (in the UK) the Liberal Democrat Party.

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