Liberal
Example: Ella tiene una visión liberal sobre la educación moderna.
Definition
"Liberal" describes a mindset or approach characterized by openness to new ideas, willingness to accept different opinions, and support for individual freedoms, especially in social and political contexts. For example, "Ella tiene una visión liberal sobre la educación moderna" means she holds progressive and open views on modern education.
Etymology
The word "liberal" comes from the Latin word 'liberalis,' meaning 'of freedom' or 'noble.' It originally referred to qualities befitting a free person and later evolved to describe open-mindedness and generosity. Did you know? The term was popularized in political contexts during the Enlightenment, emphasizing liberty and reform.
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"Liberal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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