Definition of liberal
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: of, relating to, or based on the liberal arts
liberal education
b
archaic
: of or befitting a man of free birth
2a
: marked by generosity : openhanded
a liberal giver
b
: given or provided in a generous and openhanded way
a liberal meal
4
: not literal or strict : loose
a liberal translation
6a
: of, favoring, or based upon the principles of liberalism
b
capitalized
: of or constituting a political party advocating or associated with the principles of political liberalism
especially
: of or constituting a political party in the United Kingdom associated with ideals of individual especially economic freedom, greater individual participation in government, and constitutional, political, and administrative reforms designed to secure these objectives
liberal
nounDefinition of liberal (Entry 2 of 2)
: a person who is liberal: such as
a
: one who is open-minded or not strict in the observance of orthodox, traditional, or established forms or ways
c
: an advocate or adherent of liberalism especially in individual rights
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The first known use of liberal was in the 14th century
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