willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one's own; open to new ideas

they have liberal views on divorce

relating to or denoting a political and social philosophy that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise

a liberal democratic state

relating to a Liberal party or (in the UK) the Liberal Democrat Party

the Liberal leader

given, used, or occurring in generous amounts

liberal amounts of wine had been consumed

(of education) concerned with broadening a person's general knowledge and experience, rather than with technical or professional training

the provision of liberal adult education

(especially of an interpretation of a law) broadly construed or understood; not strictly literal or exact

they could have given the 1968 Act a more liberal interpretation

a supporter of policies that are socially progressive and promote social welfare

are we dealing with a polarization between liberals and conservatives?

a supporter of a political and social philosophy that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise

classical liberals emphasized the right of the individual to make decisions, even if the results dismayed their neighbours or injured themselves

a supporter or member of a Liberal party or (in the UK) the Liberal Democrat Party

the Liberals are looking to defend a seat in Tuebrook and Stoneycroft