liberals
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
people who believe in personal freedom, social change, and using the government to help solve social problems.
individuals who advocate for political and social reform, typically supporting civil liberties, social justice, and government intervention in the economy.
Simple“Many liberals in the city voted for the new environmental protection law.”
In context“The debate highlighted the growing divide between fiscal conservatives and social liberals regarding the allocation of the municipal budget.”
SynonymsprogressivesreformistsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
members or supporters of a specific political group called the Liberal Party.
members or supporters of a specific political party named the Liberal Party, such as those in the UK, Canada, or Australia.
Simple“The Liberals won several seats in the recent local elections.”
In context“The Liberals maintained their parliamentary majority despite a significant challenge from the opposition during the spring session.”
UsageOften capitalised as 'Liberals' when referring to a specific party.
Teacher's tipNote that the political meaning of 'Liberal' varies by country; for example, the Liberal Party of Australia is considered centre-right, while in the US, 'liberal' is associated with the left.