liberal
gb/lˈɪbɚəl/ us/lˈɪbɚəl/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 1800
liberális, bőkezű, bőséges, nyitott, megengedő, rugalmas
B2
1
liberális
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is liberal
She has always been a liberal when it comes to social issues.
Társadalmi kérdésekben mindig is liberális volt.
The new law was strongly supported by liberal groups.
Az új törvényt határozottan támogatták a liberális csoportok.
He is considered one of the most liberal members of the senate.
Many young voters identify as liberal.
Liberal thinkers often push for reform.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
My teacher is very liberal about dress rules.
A tanárom nagyon liberális az öltözködési szabályokkal kapcsolatban.
He is a liberal person who likes change.
Liberális ember, aki szereti a változásokat.
Many students have liberal ideas.
She is liberal and supports equal rights.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'liberal' with 'generous' and use it in contexts about money instead of politics.
Σημασία
favoring progressive policies
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
liberal values
|liberal agenda
|liberal politician
|liberal viewpoint
Συνώνυμα
progressive (Often used in the U.S. to emphasize forward-looking social policies, sometimes more specific than 'liberal'.)
Αντώνυμα
conservative (Supports traditional values and is cautious about change.)
Θέματα
politics
|society
|law
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Believing in new ideas, fairness, and equal rights for all people.
Holding political and social views that favor reform, individual rights, and equality.
B1
2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is liberal with [something]
They served a liberal helping of dessert.
Bőséges adag desszertet szolgáltak fel.
She was liberal with her praise for the team.
Bőkezűen dicsérte a csapatot.
The charity received a liberal donation from an anonymous donor.
He applied a liberal amount of oil to the hinges.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
He gave me a liberal piece of cake.
Jó nagy szelet tortát adott nekem.
My uncle is liberal with his money.
A nagybátyám bőkezűen bánik a pénzével.
She is liberal with her time for friends.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may mistakenly think 'liberal' here means 'politically progressive'. Context is important.
Σημασία
generous in giving
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
liberal portion
|liberal donation
|liberal supply
Συνώνυμα
generous (The most common synonym; focuses on kindness in giving.)
Αντώνυμα
stingy (Unwilling to give or share much.)
Θέματα
daily life
|character
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Giving or sharing much; generous.
Willing to give or share in large amounts; generous.
B1
3
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] has a liberal attitude toward [something]
Her parents have a liberal attitude toward dating.
A szülei megengedően állnak hozzá a randizáshoz.
He is very liberal about allowing flexible work hours.
Nagyon rugalmasan áll hozzá a rugalmas munkaidő engedélyezéséhez.
The school has a liberal dress code policy.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
My boss is liberal about working from home.
A főnököm rugalmas az otthoni munkavégzéssel kapcsolatban.
They are liberal about school rules.
Megengedően kezelik az iskolai szabályokat.
She is liberal about how her kids spend their time.
Σημασία
open-minded and tolerant
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
liberal attitude
|liberal approach
Συνώνυμα
open-minded (Focuses on the willingness to consider different viewpoints.)
Αντώνυμα
narrow-minded (Unwilling to accept ideas or people different from oneself.)
Θέματα
personality
|communication
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Accepting new ideas and different ways of thinking or living.
Willing to consider new ideas and accept people who are different from oneself.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
4
liberális
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is a liberal
She identifies as a liberal.
Liberálisnak vallja magát.
Liberals often support environmental policies.
A liberálisok gyakran támogatják a környezetvédelmi intézkedéseket.
The debate was between a conservative and a liberal.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
My friend is a liberal.
A barátom liberális.
Liberals want equal rights for all people.
A liberálisok egyenlő jogokat szeretnének mindenkinek.
He is a liberal who likes new ideas.
Σημασία
progressive-minded person
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
self-described liberal
|liberal activist
Συνώνυμα
progressive (Similar political leaning, though can imply stronger advocacy for change.)
Αντώνυμα
conservative (Holds traditional values and resists change.)
Θέματα
politics
|law
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Someone who believes in change, fairness, and equal rights for everyone.
A person who holds political and social views favoring reform, individual rights, and equality.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
liberal
IPA
GB/lˈɪbɚəl/
US/lˈɪbɚəl/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
lib - er - al (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (lib)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: liberal
Noun
- Base: liberal
- Plural: liberals
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
liberals
noun
Core family
liberally
adverb B2
liberalism
noun B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
illiberal
adjective
Advanced or less common
liberality
noun
neoliberal
adjective
Εκφράσεις
liberal arts
1/lˈɪbɚəl ˈɑɹts/
fixed phrase
humanities and sciences studies
College or university studies like literature, history, and science, not job training.
Παραδείγματα
- She earned a degree in the liberal arts.
- A liberal arts education encourages critical thinking.
liberal democracy
1/lˈɪbɚəl dɪmˈɑkɹəsi/
fixed phrase
democracy with individual rights protections
A type of government where people vote freely and their rights are protected by law.
Παραδείγματα
- Many countries in Europe are liberal democracies.
- Liberal democracy depends on fair elections and rule of law.