definition of
[liberal]

[1] #1 liberal n. [liberalist, progressive] a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties. wn

[2] #2 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". wn

[3] #3 liberal s. having political or social views favoring reform and progress. wn

[4] #4 liberal a. tolerant of change; not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or tradition. wn

[5] #5 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. wn