A.A. |
abbreviation of "Associate in Arts," an undergraduate degree conferred on a person who has completed a curriculum in the liberal arts. |
antiliberal |
combined form of liberal. |
B.A. |
abbreviation of "Bachelor of Arts," an undergraduate degree conferred on a person who has completed a curriculum in the liberal arts; A.B. |
Bachelor of Arts |
an undergraduate degree conferred on a person who has completed a curriculum in the liberal arts. (abbr.: B.A.) |
bachelor's degree |
an undergraduate degree conferred on a person who has completed a liberal arts and sciences curriculum; Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Sciences. |
bountiful |
liberal in giving; generous. [1/2 definitions] |
Broad Church |
of or pertaining to a liberal party in the Anglican Church that advocates a broad interpretation of rituals and traditions. (Cf. High Church, Low Church.) |
broad-minded |
having unprejudiced views; tolerant or liberal. |
Coll. |
abbreviation of "College," a school or institution of higher learning, usu. providing education in general studies or liberal arts (used in a proper name). |
college |
a school or institution of higher learning beyond the level of high school, usu. providing education in general studies or liberal arts. [1/3 definitions] |
large-minded |
tolerant in one's views; liberal or broad-minded. |
lavish |
liberal or generous in using or spending (often fol. by "of" or "in"). [1/3 definitions] |
left1 |
(often cap.) of or pertaining to liberal, socialist, or progressive political views and those who hold them. (Cf. right.) [2/6 definitions] |
left wing |
a faction of a political party or other group that advocates liberal reform or radical, revolutionary change, esp. in the social, political, or economic order. (Cf. right wing.) |
liberal |
(cap.) a member of the U.S. or British Liberal Party; favoring progressive political change and involvement of the government to bring about reforms. (Cf. Conservative.) [1/8 definitions] |
liberal arts |
the subjects that make up a certain college degree program. A liberal arts program gives general knowledge of various subjects, not training for a specific job. |
liberal education |
an education based on the liberal arts. |
liberalism |
the condition or quality of being liberal. [1/2 definitions] |
liberalize |
to make or become more liberal. |
Low Church |
of or pertaining to a liberal party within the Anglican Church emphasizing evangelicalism over tradition and ritual. (Cf. High Church, Broad Church.) |
Mount Holyoke |
a women's liberal arts college located in Massachusetts and founded in 1837. |