Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Favoring individual freedom, open discussion, and tolerance of differing views.
Natural examples
Die liberale Verfassung schützt die freie Meinungsäußerung.
The liberal constitution protects freedom of expression.
Sie vertritt liberale Ansichten zur Bildungspolitik.
She holds liberal views on education policy.
Der Verlag zeigte sich bei der Abgabefrist liberal.
The publisher took a liberal approach to the submission deadline.
Usage note
Political meaning and party association vary by country. It can also describe a generous or less strict approach.
Mini-lesson: liberal
Favoring individual freedom, open discussion, and tolerance of differing views. Political meaning and party association vary by country. It can also describe a generous or less strict approach.
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