liberal

US /ˈlɪbərəl, ˈlɪbrəl/

UK /'lɪbərəl/

B1

adjective

  • Open-minded; willing to hear others' opinions
  • Political party for freedom and social change
  • Supporting progress and social change
  • Not being strict

noun

  • Someone who is open-minded and favors progress

Examples

a broadly liberal policy programme

comparatively liberal in trade matters