Definition of Liberal

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lib·er·al ( P ) Pronunciation Key (lbr-l, lbrl)

adj.

 

Not limited to or by established, traditional, orthodox, or authoritarian

attitudes, views, or dogmas; free from bigotry.

Favoring proposals for reform, open to new ideas for progress, and tolerant

of the ideas and behavior of others; broad-minded.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of liberalism.

Liberal Of, designating, or characteristic of a political party founded on

or associated with principles of social and political liberalism, especially

in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States.

 

Tending to give freely; generous: a liberal benefactor.

Generous in amount; ample: a liberal serving of potatoes.

Not strict or literal; loose or approximate: a liberal translation.

Of, relating to, or based on the traditional arts and sciences of a college

or university curriculum: a liberal education.

 

Archaic. Permissible or appropriate for a person of free birth; befitting a

lady or gentleman.

 

Obsolete. Morally unrestrained; licentious.