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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.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell liberal?+
The correct spelling is "liberal". Remember LIBER (free) + AL: lib-er-al has three syllables, don't drop the middle 'er'
Is it libral or liberal?+
The correct spelling is "liberal", not "libral".

Other commonly misspelled words

discontinue discourse discovery discreet

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