How do you spell Liberal?
Correct spelling
liberal
Remember LIBER (free) + AL: lib-er-al has three syllables, don't drop the middle 'er'
Why is liberal spelled this way?
From Latin liberalis, of freedom. LIBER (free). Something liberal pertains to freedom — generosity in giving or openness in thinking.
Common misspellings of liberal
libralliberellibaralliberial
Example
The university encourages liberal arts education to broaden students' perspectives.