CEFR B2

liberal

adjective

Meaning

Favoring or characterized by political or social policies that promote individual rights, civil liberties, and social equality; progressive.

Examples

She voted for the more liberal candidate in the election.
The university has a reputation for its liberal arts programs.

Synonyms: progressive, enlightened, tolerant, broad-minded

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liberal (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪbərəl/

Definition

Favoring or characterized by political or social policies that promote individual rights, civil liberties, and social equality; progressive.

Examples

She voted for the more liberal candidate in the election.
The university has a reputation for its liberal arts programs.
His views on social issues are considered quite liberal.

How to Use liberal

liberal arts (collocation): A broad academic curriculum focused on humanities, social sciences, and arts. — "He decided to study liberal arts before specializing in law."
liberal democracy (collocation): A political system characterized by free elections, protection of human rights, and rule of law. — "The nation transitioned to a liberal democracy after years of conflict."
liberal with (prepositional phrase): Generous or lenient in giving or applying something. — "The manager was liberal with praise for her team's hard work."

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