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liberal party

noun

Simple meaning

A political party in Australia, Canada, and other nations, and formerly in Great Britain.

Pronunciation

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liberuhlpahrtee

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈlɪbɚəlˈpɑɹti

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Definition

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noun

  1. UK politics

    The predecessor of the Liberal Democrats

  2. PhilippinesAustralian politics

    Ellipsis of Liberal Party of Australia.

  3. Philippines

    A political party in Australia, Canada, and other nations, and formerly in Great Britain

  4. Philippinespolitics

    A political party with liberal values

  5. philippines

    Liberal Party (Philippines)

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This meaning: (UK politics) The predecessor of the Liberal Democrats

Used this way, liberal party is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in government or politics contexts.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Where it naturally appears

  • Government/politics

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