Liberal
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Open to new ideas and willing to discard traditional values, or generous in giving. In politics, it refers to favouring individual liberty, free markets, and moderate political and social reform.
“The university has a liberal admissions policy that welcomes students from diverse backgrounds.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈlɪbrəl/
Syllables
lib·er·al
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Wordle
Contains L-I-B-E-R-A-L with three vowels; the -ERAL ending is distinctive
Scrabble
Worth 9 points; the B (3 points) adds value to this political term
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