liberal
gb/lˈɪbɚəl/ us/lˈɪbɚəl/
B1
Anglais
~ 1800
liberális, bőkezű, bőséges, nyitott, megengedő, rugalmas
B2
1
liberális
B2
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'liberal' with 'generous' and use it in contexts about money instead of politics.
Sens
favoring progressive policies
Collocations
liberal values
|liberal agenda
|liberal politician
|liberal viewpoint
Synonymes
progressive (Often used in the U.S. to emphasize forward-looking social policies, sometimes more specific than 'liberal'.)
Antonymes
conservative (Supports traditional values and is cautious about change.)
Thèmes
politics
|society
|law
|core_vocabulary
Définition
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
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may mistakenly think 'liberal' here means 'politically progressive'. Context is important.
Sens
generous in giving
Collocations
liberal portion
|liberal donation
|liberal supply
Synonymes
generous (The most common synonym; focuses on kindness in giving.)
Antonymes
stingy (Unwilling to give or share much.)
Thèmes
daily life
|character
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Giving or sharing much; generous.
Willing to give or share in large amounts; generous.
B1
3
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Sens
open-minded and tolerant
Collocations
liberal attitude
|liberal approach
Synonymes
open-minded (Focuses on the willingness to consider different viewpoints.)
Antonymes
narrow-minded (Unwilling to accept ideas or people different from oneself.)
Thèmes
personality
|communication
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Accepting new ideas and different ways of thinking or living.
Willing to consider new ideas and accept people who are different from oneself.
NOM
B2
4
liberális
B2
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Sens
progressive-minded person
Collocations
self-described liberal
|liberal activist
Synonymes
progressive (Similar political leaning, though can imply stronger advocacy for change.)
Antonymes
conservative (Holds traditional values and resists change.)
Thèmes
politics
|law
|core_vocabulary
Définition
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.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
liberal
API
GB/lˈɪbɚəl/
US/lˈɪbɚəl/
Syllabes et accentuation
lib - er - al (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (lib)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: liberal
Noun
- Base: liberal
- Plural: liberals
Famille de mots
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
Expressions
liberal arts
1/lˈɪbɚəl ˈɑɹts/
fixed phrase
humanities and sciences studies
College or university studies like literature, history, and science, not job training.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- Many countries in Europe are liberal democracies.
- Liberal democracy depends on fair elections and rule of law.