リベラル
りべらる
na-adjective / noun
liberal
1.
liberal, progressive, open-minded
Having progressive or open-minded views, particularly regarding politics, society, or personal values. Also used as a noun to refer to a person or group with such views.
彼はリベラルな考え方をしている。
He has a liberal way of thinking.
リベラル派と保守派の対立が続いている。
The conflict between liberals and conservatives continues.
この大学はリベラルな校風で知られており、多様な価値観が尊重される。
This university is known for its liberal atmosphere, and diverse values are respected.
Borrowed from English "liberal." Used both as a na-adjective and as a noun in political and social contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- リベラルな考え方 (liberal way of thinking)
- リベラル派 (liberal faction, liberals)
- リベラルアーツ (liberal arts)
- リベラルな政策 (liberal policies)
DISTINCTIONS:
- リベラル: progressive, open-minded (loanword; often used in political discourse)
- 革新的: progressive, reformist (more formal, native Japanese term)
- 保守的: conservative (the opposite)