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liberal n. [
liberalist, progressive] a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties
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liberal s. [
broad, large-minded, tolerant] showing or characterized by broad-mindedness; "a broad political stance"; "generous and broad sympathies"; "a liberal newspaper"; "tolerant of his opponent's opinions"
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liberal s. having political or social views favoring reform and progress
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liberal a. tolerant of change; not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or tradition
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liberal s. [
big, bighearted, bounteous, bountiful, freehanded, handsome, giving, openhanded] given or giving freely; "was a big tipper"; "the bounteous goodness of God"; "bountiful compliments"; "a freehanded host"; "a handsome allowance"; "Saturday's child is loving and giving"; "a liberal backer of the arts"; "a munificent gift"; "her fond and
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