large or plentiful; ample; abundant: a liberal reward
☆ not restricted to the literal meaning; not strict: a liberal interpretation of the Bible
tolerant of views differing from one's own; broad-minded; specif., not orthodox
of democratic or republican forms of government, as distinguished from monarchies, aristocracies, etc.
favoring reform or progress, as in religion, education, etc.; specif., favoring political reforms tending toward democracy and personal freedom for the individual; progressive
designating or of a political party upholding liberal principles, esp. such a party in England or Canada
Obsolete excessively free or indecorous in behavior; licentious