liberal Antonyms

Meaning of liberal

Wordnet

liberal (n)

a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties

a person who favors an economic theory of laissez-faire and self-regulating markets

Wordnet

liberal (s)

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

having political or social views favoring reform and progress

given or giving freely

not literal

Wordnet

liberal (a)

tolerant of change; not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or tradition

Webster

liberal (a.)

Free by birth; hence, befitting a freeman or gentleman; refined; noble; independent; free; not servile or mean; as, a liberal ancestry; a liberal spirit; liberal arts or studies.

Bestowing in a large and noble way, as a freeman; generous; bounteous; open-handed; as, a liberal giver.

Bestowed in a large way; hence, more than sufficient; abundant; bountiful; ample; profuse; as, a liberal gift; a liberal discharge of matter or of water.

Not strict or rigorous; not confined or restricted to the literal sense; free; as, a liberal translation of a classic, or a liberal construction of law or of language.

Not narrow or contracted in mind; not selfish; enlarged in spirit; catholic.

Free to excess; regardless of law or moral restraint; licentious.

Not bound by orthodox tenets or established forms in political or religious philosophy; independent in opinion; not conservative; friendly to great freedom in the constitution or administration of government; having tendency toward democratic or republican, as distinguished from monarchical or aristocratic, forms; as, liberal thinkers; liberal Christians; the party.

Webster

liberal (n.)

One who favors greater freedom in political or religious matters; an opponent of the established systems; a reformer; in English politics, a member of the party, so called. Cf. Whig.

liberal Sentence Examples

  1. The liberal mayor advocated for increased social welfare programs.
  2. The university had a reputation for its liberal arts curriculum.
  3. The liberal politician argued for a more progressive taxation system.
  4. The liberal economist advocated for government intervention to stimulate economic growth.
  5. The liberal movement fought for equal rights and social justice.
  6. The liberal party supported policies that favored the distribution of wealth.
  7. The liberal intelligentsia critiqued the status quo and promoted social change.
  8. The liberal newspaper published articles that challenged traditional values.
  9. The liberal theologian questioned the literal interpretation of religious texts.
  10. The liberal songwriter penned lyrics that explored themes of freedom and individuality.

FAQs About the word liberal

a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties, a person who favors an economic theory of laissez-faire

radical, contemporary,progressive, unconventional, modern, open-minded, nonconventional,nontraditional, unorthodox, broad-minded

rigid, orthodox, conservative, conventional, traditional, conventional, traditional, orthodox, old-fashioned, rigid

The liberal mayor advocated for increased social welfare programs.

The university had a reputation for its liberal arts curriculum.

The liberal politician argued for a more progressive taxation system.

The liberal economist advocated for government intervention to stimulate economic growth.