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liberal

/ˈlɪbɹəl/
Meanings
  • adjective, noun

    A person or political party favoring or advocating liberal policies or ideals, such as individual freedoms, social welfare, and equality.

    - "The liberal politician proposed a bill for universal healthcare."
    - "Many young people are becoming more liberal in their views on social issues."
  • adjective

    Free from narrow, traditional, or authoritarian views.

    - "The liberal-minded professor encouraged open debate in the classroom."
    - "His liberal perspective on art allowed him to appreciate a wide range of styles."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈlɪbəɹəl/



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Antonyms

conservative
Rhymes
Words rhyming with liberal
jubilee , rebel , noble , nobility , felicity , vigil , vehemently , felony , felon
Variants
List of all variants of liberal that leads to same result
liberal , liberally , liberalness , liberalnesses , liberals , liberal arts , Liberal Democrat , anti-liberal , anti-liberalism , anti-liberalisms , anti-liberals , limousine liberal , limousine liberals
Etymology
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From Latin liberalis, 'free, generous, open-handed,' from liber 'free'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'liberal' has its roots in Latin, meaning 'free'.

  2. The Liberal Party is one of the oldest political parties in the world, founded in 1859 in Australia.

  3. John Stuart Mill's 'On Liberty' is considered a seminal work in the history of liberal thought.

  4. The term 'liberal arts' refers to a group of academic disciplines that focus on developing the skills and knowledge necessary for a well-rounded education.

Related Concepts
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  1. Conservatism: A political ideology that prioritizes tradition, order, and stability, often in opposition to liberalism.

  2. Socialism: A political and economic ideology that advocates for collective or government ownership of the means of production and distribution of goods and services.

  3. Classical Liberalism: A political ideology that emphasizes individual liberty, limited government intervention, and free markets.

Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities

  1. This cost him considerable, for Dick was rather fastidious about his cigars, and wouldn't smoke the cheapest. Besides, having a "liberal" nature, he was generally ready to treat his companions.

    - Horatio Alger,{it}Ragged Dick{/it},1868

  2. Alexandra looked at him mournfully. "I try to be more "liberal" about such things than I used to be. I try to realize that we are not all made alike … "

    - Willa Cather,{it}O Pioneers!{/it},1913

  3. Many fishermen keep their holes from freezing over with "liberal" injections of antifreeze.

    - {it}Time{/it},28 Feb. 1974

  4. On most issues he was thought of as a generally "liberal" figure, but on gun control he was live-free-or-die National Rifle Association man.

    - Jonathan Raban,{it}Harper's{/it},Aug. 1993
Culture
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The term 'liberal' has been used in various cultural contexts, including politics, literature, and philosophy. In politics, liberalism refers to a political ideology that advocates for individual freedom, equality, and social welfare. In literature and philosophy, liberal ideas have been explored in works such as John Stuart Mill's 'On Liberty' and Isaiah Berlin's 'Two Concepts of Liberty'.

How to Memorize "liberal"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person with an open mind and heart, willing to consider new ideas and perspectives.
    - Imagine a political party advocating for individual freedoms and social welfare.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'liberal' with the idea of individual freedom and equality.
    - Link the term to the political ideology that prioritizes these values.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by associating 'liberal' with the word 'free'.
    - Use the acronym 'LIBERAL' to remember the key ideas of the political ideology: Liberty, Individualism, Brotherhood, Equality, Rule of Law.

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