B2adjectivepoliticssociety
US/ˈlɪb.ər.əl/
UK/ˈlɪb.ər.əl/
accepting different opinions and ways of life; supporting personal freedom; also generous in amount
In context
My grandparents are surprisingly liberal about how young people dress.
The country has some of the most liberal laws in the region on same-sex marriage.
The chef makes liberal use of garlic and fresh herbs in every dish.
Words that go with liberal
adjective + noun
- liberal democracyFree elections are at the heart of any liberal democracy.
- liberal viewsHer parents hold quite liberal views on religion.
- liberal artsHe studied history at a small liberal arts college.
- liberal attitudeThe school takes a liberal attitude to uniforms.
- liberal useThe recipe makes liberal use of chilli.
adverb + adjective
- socially liberalThe new mayor is socially liberal but careful with money.