liberal

[ lib-er-uhl, lib-ruhl ]
/ ˈlɪb ər əl, ˈlɪb rəl /

adjective

noun

a person of liberal principles or views, especially in politics or religion.
(often initial capital letter) a member of a liberal party in politics, especially of the Liberal party in Great Britain.

Origin of liberal

1325–75; Middle English < Latin līberālis of freedom, befitting the free, equivalent to līber free + -ālis -al1

ANTONYMS FOR liberal

synonym study for liberal

9. See generous. 10. See ample.

OTHER WORDS FROM liberal

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British Dictionary definitions for anti-liberal (1 of 2)

liberal
/ (ˈlɪbərəl, ˈlɪbrəl) /

adjective

noun

a person who has liberal ideas or opinions

Derived forms of liberal

liberally, adverb liberalness, noun

Word Origin for liberal

C14: from Latin līberālis of freedom, from līber free

British Dictionary definitions for anti-liberal (2 of 2)

Liberal
/ (ˈlɪbərəl, ˈlɪbrəl) /

noun

a member or supporter of a Liberal Party or Liberal Democrat party

adjective

of or relating to a Liberal Party

Cultural definitions for anti-liberal

liberal

A descriptive term for persons, policies, and beliefs associated with liberalism.