liberal
/ˈlɪb.ər.əl/(adjective)
AWL Sublist 5CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
Open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values; given, used, or occurring in generous amounts.
Key Academic Collocations
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liberalliberallyliberalismliberalizeliberalization
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
progressiveopen-mindedtolerantmagnanimousunorthodox
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Proponents argue that trade liberalization stimulates domestic economic growth by eliminating restrictive import quotas."
"A rigorous education in the liberal arts cultivates critical inquiry and ethical reasoning alongside technical literacy."
"The chart indicates that nations adhering to liberal democratic governance consistently rank highest in press freedom indices."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
'Trade liberalization' (reducing tariffs/barriers) is a premier Band 8 economic term for globalization topics.