LIBERAL
—adjective. 1 abundant, ample. 2 giving freely, generous. 3 open-minded. 4 not strict or rigorous. 5 for the general broadening of the mind (liberal studies). 6 a favouring moderate political and social reform. B (liberal) of or characteristic of liberals. —none. 1 person of liberal views. 2 (liberal) supporter or member of a liberal party. ? liberalism none. Liberality none. Liberally adverb. [latin liber free] usage in the uk the name liberal was discontinued in official political use in 1988 when the party regrouped to form the social and liberal democrats. In 1989 this name was officially replaced by liberal democratic party.