Meaning of the word liberal in English

What does liberal mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

liberal

US /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/
UK /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/
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Adjective

1.

open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values

Example:
She has very liberal views on education.
The country adopted more liberal policies.
2.

relating to or denoting a political and social philosophy that advocates for individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise

Example:
The Liberal Party won the election.
He is a strong advocate of liberal democracy.
3.

given, used, or occurring in generous amounts

Example:
She applied a liberal amount of sunscreen.
He was always very liberal with his praise.

Noun

1.

a person who is open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values

Example:
He considers himself a true liberal.
The debate was between a conservative and a liberal.
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