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liberal

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a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties

Related source terms

liberalistprogressive

Other meanings

2. noun

a person who favors an economic theory of laissez-faire and self-regulating markets

3. adjective

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

4. adjective

having political or social views favoring reform and progress

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