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liberal — meaning in English

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English meaning

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

Senses

liberal is used for these senses in English:

  • liberal (politics) Open to political or social changes and reforms associated with either classical or modern liberalism.

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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