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LIBERAL

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Liberal.

How to pronounce liberal:

US

Liberal - as an adjective

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

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
conservative20

Liberal - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
liberalist12progressive17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adult6grownup13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
conservative20

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

Liberal - as an adjective satellite

Showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

Example: "A broad political stance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
broad8large-mindedtolerant8

Having political or social views favoring reform and progress

Given or giving freely

Example: "Was a big tipper"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
big6bighearted17bounteous11bountiful14freehanded18giving11handsome14openhanded17

Not literal

Example: "A loose interpretation of what she had been told"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
free7loose5

Example Sentences

"She is known to be a liberal in her political views."
"Many liberals advocate for equal rights and social justice."
"The liberal believes in a society with minimum government intervention."
"We had a heated debate between a conservative and a liberal."
"He identifies as a liberal and supports progressive policies."
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Word Game Points

Is LIBERAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, liberal is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LIBERAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is LIBERAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, liberal is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LIBERAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is LIBERAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, liberal is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LIBERAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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