liberal
/ˈlɪbərəl/ /ˈlɪbrəl/
adjective
[more ~; most ~] :believing that government should be active in supporting social and political change :relating to or supporting political liberalism
b Liberal Brit :of or belonging to the liberal political party in countries like Canada and the United Kingdom
[more ~; most ~] :not opposed to new ideas or ways of behaving that are not traditional or widely accepted
[more ~; most ~]
generous to others :giving time, money, etc., freely to other people - often + with
very large in amount
[more ~; most ~] :not strict or exact
somewhat formal :involving or relating to studies that are intended to give you general knowledge rather than to develop specific skills :relating to the liberal arts
noun
plural -als
[count] a person who believes that government should be active in supporting social and political change :a person who is politically liberal
Liberal Brit :a member or supporter of a liberal political party in countries like the United Kingdom and Canada