liberal — meaning in English

English meaning

• liberal adj Generous, open-handed, or given freely and in large amounts.

Senses

liberal is used for these senses in English:

• liberal Generous; permitting liberty; willing to give unsparingly.
• liberal Widely open to new ideas, willing to depart from established opinions or conventions; permissive.

liberal — full definition

1. adj Generous, open-handed, or given freely and in large amounts.
2. adj Open to new ideas and willing to question tradition; tolerant of different views and lifestyles.
3. adj Favouring political and social reform, individual freedoms, and progressive change.
4. noun A person who holds liberal political views, typically favouring reform and individual rights.

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