liberality

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom
  2. noun the trait of being generous in behavior and temperament

Etymology

From Middle English liberalite, from Old French liberalité, from Latin līberālitās (“a noble, kind, or friendly disposition; generosity”), equivalent to liberal + -ity.

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Synonyms

liberalness

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