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Definition of liberality

liberality

/ˌlɪb.əˈræl.ə.ti/
lib · er · al · i · ty
Adverb:liberally
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Plural:liberalities
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Adjective:liberal
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liberality Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of giving or spending freely; generosity or munificence.

Example

"The hospital wing was constructed thanks to the remarkable liberality of local philanthropists."

2

The quality of being open to new ideas and free from prejudice; breadth of mind or tolerance.

Example

"Her lectures were praised for their intellectual liberality and willingness to engage with dissenting viewpoints."

3

A generous act or gift (often used in the plural).

Example

"The monarch's lavish liberalities soon depleted the royal treasury."

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• Rhymes for liberality

• Nearby Words

liberal
liberalism
liberalist
liberality
liberalize
liberally
liberate

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French liberalite, from Latin liberalitas ('nobility, kindness, generosity'), derived from liberalis ('befitting a free person').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Liberality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/liberality
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