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AWL Sublist 5 · Academic Word
liberal
/ˈlɪbərəl/ Syllables: ˈlib·er·al
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Open to new ideas; generous; or relating to broad arts education or politics.
Synonyms
open-minded
progressive
broad
Antonyms
conservative
narrow
Translations
liberal in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
ليبرالي، متحرر
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
شخص منفتح على الأفكار الجديدة، أو كريم، أو يتعلق بالتعليم الواسع.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Liberal can describe open-minded attitudes or liberal arts education covering humanities and sciences. Liberal education emphasizes broad intellectual development beyond vocational training.
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Memory TipLiberal links to liberty — free, open, and generous in outlook.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The college promotes a liberal arts curriculum that integrates sciences, languages, and social inquiry.
A liberal interpretation of the guideline allowed inclusion of recently published working papers.
Political science seminars compare liberal and conservative approaches to welfare reform in OECD states.
Word Families & Pronunciation
liberal
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| noun | liberalism |
| adverb | liberally |
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