liberals
n. countablen. people who support personal freedom, social progress, and the idea that the government should help solve social problems.
n. supporters of a political philosophy based on individual rights, civil liberties, and democracy. In modern contexts, it often refers to those who advocate for social reform and government intervention to promote equality.
Liberals often support policies that protect the environment.
During the debate, the liberals argued for increased funding for public schools and healthcare services.
The tension between classical liberals and modern progressives often centers on the degree to which the state should intervene in the free market to ensure social equity.
The plural form of the noun; when used as a collective group, it may be preceded by the definite article 'the'.