liberal Synonyms
Strongest:
- traditional
- old-fashioned
- traditional
- conservative
- old-fashioned
- conventional
- orthodox
- conventional
- conservative
- rigid
- rigid
- orthodox
Strong:
- hidebound
- hard
- strict
- bigoted
- intolerant
- hidebound
- strict
- hard
- stodgy
- intolerant
- doctrinal
- nonprogressive
- bigoted
- nonprogressive
- doctrinal
- dogmatic
- stodgy
- dogmatic
Weak:
liberal Meaning
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
liberal (s)
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
having political or social views favoring reform and progress
given or giving freely
not literal
liberal (a)
tolerant of change; not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or tradition
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.
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
- 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.
- The liberal movement fought for equal rights and social justice.
- The liberal party supported policies that favored the distribution of wealth.
- The liberal intelligentsia critiqued the status quo and promoted social change.
- The liberal newspaper published articles that challenged traditional values.
- The liberal theologian questioned the literal interpretation of religious texts.
- 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
modern,progressive, radical, contemporary, unconventional, open-minded, broad-minded,nontraditional, nonconventional, unorthodox
traditional, old-fashioned, traditional, conservative, old-fashioned, conventional, orthodox, conventional,conservative, 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.
