Synonyms for Liberal

Definition of liberal

adjective
  1. showing or characterized by broad-mindedness; "a broad political stance"; "generous and broad sympathies"; "a liberal newspaper"; "tolerant of his opponent's opinions"
  2. having political or social views favoring reform and progress
  3. tolerant of change; not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or tradition

19 synonyms found

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"Liberal" in song lyrics

See how liberal is used in real songs:

  • "Camouflage posted at large, just like a liberal"
    Dom PaChino (a.k.a. P.R. Terrorist) — Who's the Spanish Kid?
  • "I wanna study art, the only kind they got is Liberal"
    PackFM — Lessons
  • "bad tidings residing in liberal"
    Swollen Members f/ Brady, Tony Da Skitzo — Paradise Lost

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