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liberal

/ˈlɪbɹəl/ /ˈlɪbəɹəl/

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noun

One with liberal views, supporting individual liberty (see Wikipedia's article on Liberalism).

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"The liberal in our school board strongly supports students' rights to express their opinions freely. "

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Someone left-wing; one with a left-wing ideology.

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"The liberal in our class argued for more student participation in school decisions. "

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noun

A supporter of any of several liberal parties.

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"The liberal party candidate won the school board election. "

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One who favors individual voting rights, human and civil rights, and laissez-faire markets (also called "classical liberal"; compare libertarian).

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"The liberal candidate campaigned on the promise of expanding voting rights for young people. "

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adjective

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"1983, David Leslie Wagner, The Seven liberal arts in the Middle Ages"

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adjective

Generous; willing to give unsparingly.

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"He was liberal with his compliments."

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adjective

Ample, abundant; generous in quantity.

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"Add a liberal sprinkling of salt."

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Unrestrained, licentious.

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"The student's liberal use of profanity during the debate was inappropriate. "

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Widely open to new ideas, willing to depart from established opinions or conventions; permissive.

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"Her parents had liberal ideas about child-rearing."

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Open to political or social changes and reforms associated with either classical or modern liberalism.

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"Many students advocate for liberal policies regarding school lunches, supporting changes to offer healthier options. "

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