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- [lib-er-uh l, lib-ruh l]
- /ˈlɪb ər əl, ˈlɪb rəl/
- /ˈlɪ.bə.rəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lib-er-uh l, lib-ruh l]
- /ˈlɪb ər əl, ˈlɪb rəl/
Definitions of liberal word
- adjective liberal favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs. 1
- adjective liberal (often initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to a political party advocating measures of progressive political reform. 1
- adjective liberal of, pertaining to, based on, or advocating liberalism, especially the freedom of the individual and governmental guarantees of individual rights and liberties. 1
- adjective liberal favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible, especially as guaranteed by law and secured by governmental protection of civil liberties. 1
- adjective liberal favoring or permitting freedom of action, especially with respect to matters of personal belief or expression: a liberal policy toward dissident artists and writers. 1
- adjective liberal of or relating to representational forms of government rather than aristocracies and monarchies. 1
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Origin of liberal
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Latin līberālis of freedom, befitting the free, equivalent to līber free + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Liberal
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liberal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for liberal
adj liberal
- permissive — habitually or characteristically accepting or tolerant of something, as social behavior or linguistic usage, that others might disapprove or forbid.
- radical — of or going to the root or origin; fundamental: a radical difference.
- tolerant — inclined or disposed to tolerate; showing tolerance; forbearing: tolerant of errors.
- flexible — capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent: a flexible ruler.
- lenient — agreeably tolerant; permissive; indulgent: He tended to be lenient toward the children. More lenient laws encouraged greater freedom of expression.
noun liberal
- flower child — (especially in the 1960s) a young person, especially a hippie, rejecting conventional society and advocating love, peace, and simple, idealistic values.
- dissentient — dissenting, especially from the opinion of the majority.
- progressiveness — favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters: a progressive mayor.
- revisionist — an advocate of revision, especially of some political or religious doctrine.
- liberalism — the quality or state of being liberal, as in behavior or attitude.
adjective liberal
- open-minded — having or showing a mind receptive to new ideas or arguments.
- moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
- non-intervention — abstention by a nation from interference in the affairs of other nations or in those of its own political subdivisions.
- freethinking — a person who forms opinions on the basis of reason, independent of authority or tradition, especially a person whose religious opinions differ from established belief.
- laissez-faire — of, relating to, or conforming to the principles or practices of laissez faire.
Antonyms for liberal
adj liberal
- intolerant — not tolerating or respecting beliefs, opinions, usages, manners, etc., different from one's own, as in political or religious matters; bigoted.
- specific — having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose.
- conservative — A Conservative politician or voter is a member of or votes for the Conservative Party in Britain.
- narrow-minded — having or showing a prejudiced mind, as persons or opinions; biased.
- greedy — excessively or inordinately desirous of wealth, profit, etc.; avaricious: the greedy owners of the company.
noun liberal
- stick in the mud — someone who avoids new activities, ideas, or attitudes; old fogy.
- true believer — a person who has been thoroughly convinced of something.
- standpatter — a person who refuses to consider or accept change.
- old fogy — a person who is excessively old-fashioned in attitude, ideas, manners, etc.
- dogmatist — a person who asserts his or her opinions in an unduly positive or arrogant manner; a dogmatic person.
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