liberal
//ˈlɪb.ər.əl//
Adjective
liberalCanonical form
more liberalComparative
most liberalSuperlative
1
willing to respect or accept behavior or opinions different from one's own; open to new ideas
She has a liberal attitude toward different lifestyles.
2
relating to or denoting a political and social philosophy that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise
She supports liberal policies on social issues.
3
given, used, or occurring in generous amounts
She spread a liberal amount of butter on her toast.
4
not strict or rigorous; loose or approximate
He gave a liberal interpretation of the rules.
Noun
liberalSingular
liberalsPlural
1
a person of liberal views or political orientation
She considers herself a liberal on social issues.
2
a supporter or member of a Liberal Party
She has been a Liberal for over twenty years.