German word

Freiheitliche

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfʁaɪ̯haɪ̯tlɪçə/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)liberal

Example

Eine Freiheitliche verteidigte die Meinungsfreiheit.

A liberal defended freedom of expression.

Illustration for Freiheitliche (liberal)

More examples

Die Freiheitlichen forderten mehr Bürgerrechte.

The liberals called for more civil rights.

Core concept

A political supporter who treats individual liberty as a guiding value.

Common phrases

  • die Freiheitlichen

    the liberals

  • die Politik der Freiheitlichen

    the policy of the liberals

  • gegen die Freiheitlichen

    against the liberals

Similar words

Anhänger: A person who supports a particular person, cause, or position.
Liberaler: A liberal political supporter who values individual liberty and civil rights.
Libertärer: A person seeking minimal government interference and maximum individual freedom.
Parteimitglied: A formal member of a political party who takes part in its activities.

Definition in German

Jemand, der freiheitliche Werte vertritt und als Anhänger oder Parteimitglied einer freiheitlich orientierten Organisation auftritt.

Word origin

The noun Freiheitliche comes from the feminine nominalization of freiheitlich, itself formed from Freiheit ('freedom') with the suffix -lich.

Usage tips

  • Freiheitliche can identify a party supporter or member, so liberal may be too broad when the context concerns a specific political organization.

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