Synonyms for liberal

Other words for “liberal”, grouped by meaning.

We found 24 synonyms for “liberal”. The most common are liberalist, progressive, broad, large-minded, tolerant.

noun a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties

Oppositesconservative

adjective showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

adjective having political or social views favoring reform and progress

Similarleft

adjective tolerant of change; not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or tradition

Oppositesconservative

adjective not literal

Synonymsfreeloose
Similarinexact

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University