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liberal 1

[ lib-er-uhl, lib-ruhl ]

Phonetic (Standard) IPA adjective

1. favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs. Synonyms: progressive

Antonyms: reactionary

2. (often initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to a political party advocating measures of progressive political reform. of, pertaining to, based on, or advocating liberalism, especially the freedom of the individual and governmental guarantees of individual rights and liberties.