adjective

liberal

open-minded, generous, politically liberal, abundant

She has very liberal views on education.

She has very liberal views on education.

He gave a liberal donation to the charity.

He gave a liberal donation to the charity.

The country has a liberal political party.

The country has a liberal political party.

a liberal ((noun)) a liberal view/policy/donation She has liberal views.

to be liberal ((with sth.)) to be generous with (sth.) He is very liberal with his money.

Synonyms: open-minded, tolerant, generous; Antonyms: conservative, strict, intolerant

From Latin 'liberalis' meaning 'befitting a freeman', from 'liber' (free).

Connect 'liberal' with 'liberty' (freedom). A liberal person has a free and open mind, or is free with their money (generous).

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