Liberal

The word liberal, derived from the Latin liber ("free") has several senses. When used as a noun with such qualifiers as "political," "radical," "moderate," and "classical," "liberal" indicates a person of a certain political stance. It is also used in the phrase [liberal arts]?, where it means "studies that are liberating to the mind." See these articles:

• Political liberal
• Political liberalism
• The [liberal arts]?