(now rare outside set phrases) Pertaining to those arts and sciences the study of which is considered to provide general knowledge, as opposed to vocational/occupational, technical or mechanical training.

(botany) The inner bark of plants, next to the wood. It usually contains a large proportion of woody, fibrous cells, and is the part from which the fibre of the plant is obtained, as that of hemp, etc.

To release from slavery: to manumit. / To release from servitude or unjust rule. / To release from restraint or inhibition. / (chemistry) To release from chemical bonds or solutions.

Freed, especially from traditional ideas in social and sexual matters.

The property of being liberal; generosity; charity. / A gift; a gratuity. / Candor. / Impartiality.

simple past tense and past participle of liberate

In a liberal manner; generously; freely. / In accordance with political views associated with the liberals.

plural of liberal

present participle of liberate

Action of the verb to liberate.