What is the meaning of the word liberals?
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What is the meaning of the word liberals?
a : one who is open-minded or not strict in the observance of orthodox, traditional, or established forms or ways. b capitalized : a member or supporter of a liberal political party (see liberal entry 1 sense 6) c : an advocate or adherent of liberalism especially in individual rights.
What makes a person a liberal?
Liberals espouse a wide array of views depending on their understanding of these principles, but they generally support individual rights (including civil rights and human rights), liberal democracy, secularism, rule of law, economic and political freedom, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion.
What is a liberal attitude?
adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Someone who has liberal views believes people should have a lot of freedom in deciding how to behave and think.
What is conservative attitude?
Conservatives tend to reject behaviour that does not conform to some social norm. Modern conservative parties often define themselves by their opposition to liberal or labour parties. The United States usage of the term “conservative” is unique to that country.
What’s the opposite of being liberal?
What’s another word for liberal minded?
What is another word for liberal-minded?
broad | open |
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permissive | sympathetic |
tolerant | unbiased |
lenient | receptive |
open-minded | broad-minded |
What is the antonym of liberalism?
What is the opposite of liberalism?
cruelty | denial |
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disagreement | harshness |
indifference | intolerance |
malevolence | meanness |
mercilessness | prejudice |
What are the beliefs of conservatives?
7 Core Principles of Conservatism
- Individual Freedom. The birth of our great nation was inspired by the bold declaration that our individual,God-given liberties should be preserved against government intrusion.
- Limited Government.
- The Rule of Law.
- Peace through Strength.
- Fiscal Responsibility.
- Free Markets.
- Human Dignity.