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Favorable to or respectful of individual rights and freedoms
“Adherents of such religions tend to be more conservative on economic issues and more liberal on social issues.”
Advocating political or social changes and reforms associated with liberalism
“This trend is scarring the social landscape of every liberal democracy, and it doesn't only hit us on the roads.”
Willing to depart from established opinions or conventions
“Our neighbors have very liberal ideas about how to bring up their children.”
Not strict, tolerant of deviation
“From the point of view of certain interests in this country, a more liberal attitude to foreign private investment has several advantages.”
Inclined to be generous or to share in abundance
“Mr. Warburton was most liberal in his donations for the advancement of knowledge.”
Given, used, or occurring in generous amounts
“Surfaces should be scrubbed with a brush, aided by an acceptable detergent, and rinsed with liberal amounts of clean water.”
Broadly construed or understood, not strictly literal or exact
“These are liberal interpretations of the text to be sure.”
(of education) Concerned with general knowledge and experience
“The availability of a liberal education curriculum by itself is unlikely to stem the tide of technical training.”
Tolerant or accepting of diverse or foreign ideas or cultures
“I moved to San Francisco seeking culinary education and a more creative, liberal and accepting culture.”
Having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature
Gentle and kind in nature or disposition
Having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook
Objective or fair, after taking everything into account
Of great size
Complimentary or flattering to an excessive degree
Favoring political and social equality
(of a lifestyle) Not having financial stress
Inclined to waste or squander money or resources
Respectful or what is socially acceptable
Having or including many small details or features
Familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
Deemed acceptable or appropriate by society
Relating to intellectual or artistic progress, advancement or achievements
At the forefront of new and experimental ideas, styles and methods
An advocate of social reform
Person or group favoring change
Sympathetic person
A person who does not conform to prevailing ideas or practices in their behavior or views
A person who uses their wealth to invest in trade and industry for profit in accordance with the principles of capitalism
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