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

(politics, informal, derogatory) The state of being a liberal (person with progressive or left-wing views), said as if it were due to a disease or affliction.

Relating to, or causing, liberation; freeing.

A surname.

A person who frees or liberates.

(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.

(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.

One with liberal views, supporting individual liberty (see Wikipedia's article on Liberalism). / (US) Someone with progressive or left-wing views; one with a left-wing ideology.

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.

The quality of being liberal.