liberal
gb/lˈɪbɚəl/ us/lˈɪbɚəl/
B1
영어
~ 1800
의미
의미 0개
adjective
B2
property
1
favoring progressive policies
Believing in new ideas, fairness, and equal rights for all people.
사용 패턴：
[someone] is liberal
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'liberal' with 'generous' and use it in contexts about money instead of politics.
유의어
progressive (Often used in the U.S. to emphasize forward-looking social policies, sometimes more specific than 'liberal'.)
반의어
conservative (Supports traditional values and is cautious about change.)
연어
liberal values
|liberal agenda
|liberal politician
|liberal viewpoint
주제
politics
|society
|law
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
사용 패턴：
[someone] is liberal with [something]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may mistakenly think 'liberal' here means 'politically progressive'. Context is important.
유의어
generous (The most common synonym; focuses on kindness in giving.)
반의어
stingy (Unwilling to give or share much.)
연어
liberal portion
|liberal donation
|liberal supply
주제
daily life
|character
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
사용 패턴：
[someone] has a liberal attitude toward [something]
유의어
open-minded (Focuses on the willingness to consider different viewpoints.)
반의어
narrow-minded (Unwilling to accept ideas or people different from oneself.)
연어
liberal attitude
|liberal approach
주제
personality
|communication
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- My boss is liberal about working from home.
- They are liberal about school rules.
- She is liberal about how her kids spend their time.
명사
B2
entity
4
progressive-minded person
Someone who believes in change, fairness, and equal rights for everyone.
사용 패턴：
[someone] is a liberal
유의어
progressive (Similar political leaning, though can imply stronger advocacy for change.)
반의어
conservative (Holds traditional values and resists change.)
연어
self-described liberal
|liberal activist
주제
politics
|law
|core_vocabulary
예문
- She identifies as a liberal.
- Liberals often support environmental policies.
- The debate was between a conservative and a liberal.
학습자용 예문
- My friend is a liberal.
- Liberals want equal rights for all people.
- He is a liberal who likes new ideas.
문법
기본형
liberal
IPA
GB/lˈɪbɚəl/
US/lˈɪbɚəl/
음절 및 강세
lib - er - al （3음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (lib)
활용형
Adjective
- Base: liberal
Noun
- Base: liberal
- Plural: liberals
관련 단어
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
표현
liberal arts
1/lˈɪbɚəl ˈɑɹts/
fixed phrase
humanities and sciences studies
College or university studies like literature, history, and science, not job training.
예문
- 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.
예문
- Many countries in Europe are liberal democracies.
- Liberal democracy depends on fair elections and rule of law.