German word

Liberale

Pronunciation

IPA/libeˈʁaːlə/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)liberal

Example

Der Liberale spricht oft über individuelle Rechte.

The liberal often talks about individual rights.

Illustration for Liberale (liberal)

More examples

Viele Liberale unterstützen wirtschaftliche Freiheit.

Many liberals support economic freedom.

Core concept

A member of a liberal political tradition who links civil freedom with economic openness.

Common phrases

  • viele Liberale

    many liberals

  • einige Liberale

    some liberals

Similar words

Sozialdemokrat: A person who supports government action for economic equality and social security.
Konservative: A person who prioritizes protecting national and traditional values.
Neoliberaler: A person who supports private competition, market self-regulation, and fewer public regulations.
Liberalismus: A political outlook that values individual freedom and economic liberty.

Definition in German

Eine Person, die individuelle Freiheitsrechte und freie Märkte befürwortet.

Word origin

The adjective liberal ultimately comes from Latin liberalis, while the noun Liberale arose by substantivizing that adjective with a capital letter.

Usage tips

  • German liberal does not automatically mean socially left-wing; the context can emphasize civil rights, free markets, or a liberal party.

Opposites

Related words

  • Liberalismusliberalismnoun
  • liberalliberaladjective

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