Definition

A person who supports or advocates for liberal ideas, policies, or principles, often emphasizing individual rights and freedoms.

Example

As a liberalist, she believes in the importance of social equality and personal freedoms.

Conversation

Have you ever met a true liberalist in a debate?

Not really, but I’ve heard they can be quite passionate about their beliefs.

Yeah, I think a liberalist perspective can really challenge traditional views.

Definitely! It’s always good to hear different opinions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Liberalist → It is formed from "liberal" (from Latin "liberalis", meaning pertaining to a free person) and the suffix "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A liberalist is someone who advocates for or practices liberal principles, emphasizing freedom and individual rights.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is concerned with being 'free' ('liberal') and practices those ideas ('-ist'). This helps you remember that a liberalist is someone who advocates for freedom and individual rights.

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