liberal
adjective (SOCIETY) /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/
/-ɚ-/ Definition
C1 respecting and allowing many different types of beliefs or behaviour: a liberal society/attitude Her parents were far more liberal than mine. → Opposite illiberalOpen-mindedJustice and fairness liberalism /-ɪ.zəm/ noun [U] PoliticsOpen-mindedJustice and fairness liberality /ˌlɪb.əˈræl.ə.ti/
/-t̬i/ noun [U] formal liberally /-i/ adverb formal › Apply the cream liberally to the affected area.Plenty and abundant
/-t̬i/ noun [U] formal liberally /-i/ adverb formal › Apply the cream liberally to the affected area.Plenty and abundant(Definition of liberal adjective (SOCIETY) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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