liberal
/ˈlɪbərəl/
adjective
- Open to new ideas and willing to accept different behaviors or opinions; not strict or traditional.
- He has liberal views on social issues like marriage and immigration.
- Her parents were liberal and encouraged her to explore different careers.
- The school has a liberal policy on dress code, allowing students to wear what they like.
- Generous in amount or quantity; ample.
- The restaurant serves liberal portions of pasta.
- The recipe calls for a liberal amount of garlic.
- She gave a liberal donation to the animal shelter.
- Relating to or supporting political ideas that emphasize individual rights, equality, and social reform.
- His liberal beliefs led him to campaign for free healthcare.
- Many liberal voters support higher taxes on the wealthy to fund public services.
- The liberal party proposed new laws to protect the environment.
- Not exact or literal; broad or flexible in interpretation.
- The judge gave a liberal interpretation of the contract.
- A liberal translation of the poem captures its spirit rather than its exact words.
- The rules are applied in a liberal way, allowing for exceptions.
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noun
- A person who supports liberal political or social ideas.
- The debate was between a conservative and a liberal.
- As a liberal, she believes in government action to reduce inequality.
- Many liberals advocate for renewable energy and public education.