Synonyms for

Liberals

Verb / ˈlɪˌbɜ:ʌlz / Another word for liberals — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Liberals are people who believe in individual freedom, social equality, and government intervention in economic affairs.

Synonyms & similar words

conservative liberalist progressive liberal progressive leftist radical socialist democrat humanitarian egalitarian reformer activist freethinker idealistic nonconformist open-minded tolerant permissive broad-minded unconventional advanced innovative modern

Synonyms by register

Formal

progressive reformist enlightened forward-thinking

Informal

lefty bleeding-heart do-gooder

Literary

humanitarian idealist

Antonyms

conservative reactionary traditionalist right-wing orthodox staunch

Common collocations

  • liberal arts
  • liberal democracy
  • liberal party
  • liberal views
  • social liberal
  • economic liberal
  • liberal education
  • liberal policies

Word family

noun liberalism
adjective liberal
adverb liberally

Usage note

The term 'liberal' can have different connotations depending on political context. It is often used to describe a political ideology advocating for social progress and individual freedoms.

Example sentences

  1. The liberals want to raise the minimum wage.
  2. My teacher is a liberal and cares about the environment.
  3. The liberals believe in equal rights for all people.
  4. My friend is a liberal and volunteers at a homeless shelter.
  5. The liberals want to improve healthcare for everyone.

Quotes

  • I'm a liberal, and I think Bernie Sanders is too far to the left.
  • As a liberal, I believe in equal rights for all people.
  • Being a liberal means fighting for social justice and equality.

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