Definition of Liberal
Liberal
lib·er·al


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
marked by tolerance, generosity, or openness; not strict;

e.g. I try to be more liberal about such things like curfews and dress codes than I used to be.

(adjective)
(politics) favoring political policies that promote social welfare and are socially progressive;

e.g. A liberal versus a conservative political view.

(noun)
(politics) a supporter of political policies that promote social welfare and are socially progressive;

e.g. The presidential election is between liberal and a conservative.





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