liberal — willing to respect or accept behavior or opinions different from one's own; open to new ideas
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: willing to respect or accept behavior or opinions different from one's own; open to new ideas
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪbərəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is surprisingly liberal about tattoos, but conservative about bedtime.
- The chef was liberal with the salt, and now my tongue feels like it went to the Dead Sea.
- Liberal arts education helps students develop critical thinking skills.
liberal
ADJECTIVE[/ˈlɪbərəl/]
willing to respect or accept behavior or opinions different from one's own; open to new ideas
She holds liberal views — open to ideas that challenge everything she once believed.
Don't take it literal — the liberal and the general live side by side.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'liberalis' meaning 'of or befitting a free person', derived from 'liber' meaning 'free'. The word entered English through Old French and evolved to mean generous, open-minded, and accepting of different viewpoints.
Breakdown
liber- (free) + -al (adjective suffix) = liberal
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is surprisingly liberal about tattoos, but conservative about bedtime.”
“The chef was liberal with the salt, and now my tongue feels like it went to the Dead Sea.”
“Liberal arts education helps students develop critical thinking skills.”
“She takes a liberal approach to parenting, allowing her kids to make their own decisions.”
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