lib·er·al
ˈli-b(ə-)rəl
1
a
: of, relating to, or based on the liberal arts
liberal education
b
archaic
: of or befitting a man of free birth
2
a
: marked by generosity : openhanded
a liberal giver
b
: given or provided in a generous and openhanded way
a liberal meal
3
obsolete
: lacking moral restraint : licentious
4
: not literal or strict : loose
a liberal translation
5
: broad-minded
especially
: not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or traditional forms
6
a
: of, favoring, or based upon the principles of liberalism
b
capitalized
: of or constituting a political party advocating or associated with the principles of political liberalism
especially
: of or constituting a political party in the United Kingdom associated with ideals of individual especially economic freedom, greater individual participation in government, and constitutional, political, and administrative reforms designed to secure these objectives
liberalness
noun
lib·er·al
ˈli-b(ə-)rəl
: a person who is liberal: such as
a
: one who is open-minded or not strict in the observance of orthodox, traditional, or established forms or ways
b
capitalized
: a member or supporter of a liberal political party (see liberal entry 1 sense 6)
c
: an advocate or adherent of liberalism especially in individual rights
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