Thursday, November 27, 2003

Dictionary.com/liberal

Just So You Know

Dean Esmay looks at the definition of liberal, and it’s worth reading.

The Liberal I want to be:

lib�er�al ( P ) Pronunciation Key (lbr-l, lbrl) adj.

1. Not limited to or by established, traditional, orthodox, or authoritarian attitudes, views, or dogmas; free from bigotry.
2. Favoring proposals for reform, open to new ideas for progress, and tolerant of the ideas and behavior of others; broad-minded.
3. Of, relating to, or characteristic of liberalism.
4. Liberal Of, designating, or characteristic of a political party founded on or associated with principles of social and political liberalism, especially in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States.

1. Tending to give freely; generous: a liberal benefactor.
2. Generous in amount; ample: a liberal serving of potatoes.
3. Not strict or literal; loose or approximate: a liberal translation.
4. Of, relating to, or based on the traditional arts and sciences of a college or university curriculum: a liberal education.

Somehow I must find a way to become a bigger serving of potatoes, so I can complete my mission.


Posted by Ross on 11/27/03 at 04:47 PM
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