liberal
gb/lˈɪbɚəl/ us/lˈɪbɚəl/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 1800
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
B2
property
1
favoring progressive policies
Believing in new ideas, fairness, and equal rights for all people.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is liberal
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'liberal' with 'generous' and use it in contexts about money instead of politics.
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.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
liberal values
|liberal agenda
|liberal politician
|liberal viewpoint
Θέματα
politics
|society
|law
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- She has always been a liberal when it comes to social issues.
- The new law was strongly supported by liberal groups.
- 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.
- He is a liberal person who likes change.
- Many students have liberal ideas.
- She is liberal and supports equal rights.
adjective
B1
property
2
generous in giving
Giving or sharing much; generous.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is liberal with [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may mistakenly think 'liberal' here means 'politically progressive'. Context is important.
Συνώνυμα
generous (The most common synonym; focuses on kindness in giving.)
Αντώνυμα
stingy (Unwilling to give or share much.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
liberal portion
|liberal donation
|liberal supply
Θέματα
daily life
|character
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- They served a liberal helping of dessert.
- She was liberal with her praise for the team.
- 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.
- My uncle is liberal with his money.
- She is liberal with her time for friends.
adjective
B1
property
3
open-minded and tolerant
Accepting new ideas and different ways of thinking or living.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] has a liberal attitude toward [something]
Συνώνυμα
open-minded (Focuses on the willingness to consider different viewpoints.)
Αντώνυμα
narrow-minded (Unwilling to accept ideas or people different from oneself.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
liberal attitude
|liberal approach
Θέματα
personality
|communication
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Her parents have a liberal attitude toward dating.
- He is very liberal about allowing flexible work hours.
- The school has a liberal dress code policy.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- My boss is liberal about working from home.
- They are liberal about school rules.
- She is liberal about how her kids spend their time.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
entity
4
progressive-minded person
Someone who believes in change, fairness, and equal rights for everyone.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is a liberal
Συνώνυμα
progressive (Similar political leaning, though can imply stronger advocacy for change.)
Αντώνυμα
conservative (Holds traditional values and resists change.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
self-described liberal
|liberal activist
Θέματα
politics
|law
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- She identifies as a liberal.
- Liberals often support environmental policies.
- The debate was between a conservative and a liberal.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- My friend is a liberal.
- Liberals want equal rights for all people.
- He is a liberal who likes new ideas.
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.