Should the definition of "liberal" be updated by Webster's Dictionary?

According to Webster:



"Liberal = free from prejudice or bigotry; tolerant; open-minded; favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible, esp. as guaranteed by law "



Shouldn't the dictionary be a living document, as liberals want the Constitution and Bible to be. This definition seems to be stuck in classical liberalism from Webster's day.....not current by any means.



Internet postings and politician policies are very revealingShould the definition of "liberal" be updated by Webster's Dictionary?
Yes, or at the very least:



The distinction should be made between 'modern liberalism' and 'classical liberalism'
You're wrong.



Main Entry: 2liberal

Function: noun

Date: 1820



: a person who is liberal: as a : one who is open-minded or not strict in the observance of orthodox, traditional, or established forms or ways b capitalized : a member or supporter of a liberal political party c : an advocate or adherent of liberalism especially in individual rights





Main Entry: 1lib路er路al

Pronunciation: \藞li-b(蓹-)r蓹l\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin liberalis suitable for a freeman, generous, from liber free; perhaps akin to Old English l膿odan to grow, Greek eleutheros free

Date: 14th century



1 a : of, relating to, or based on the liberal arts %26lt;liberal education%26gt; b archaic : of or befitting a man of free birth

2 a : marked by generosity : openhanded %26lt;a liberal giver%26gt; b : given or provided in a generous and openhanded way %26lt;a liberal meal%26gt; c : ample, full

3 obsolete : lacking moral restraint : licentious

4 : not literal or strict : loose %26lt;a liberal translation%26gt;

5 : broad-minded; especially : not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or traditional forms

6 a : of, favoring, or based upon the principles of liberalism b capitalized : of or constituting a political party advocating or associated with the principles of political liberalism; especially : of or constituting a political party in the United Kingdom associated with ideals of individual especially economic freedom, greater individual participation in government, and constitutional, political, and administrative reforms designed to secure these objectives



And by the way, the U.S. Constitution is a living document, my friend. That's what makes it so amazing, and if you don't understand that, you don't understand the Constitution.Should the definition of "liberal" be updated by Webster's Dictionary?
Main Entry: 2liberal

Function: noun

Date: 1820



: a person who is liberal: as a : one who is open-minded or not strict in the observance of orthodox, traditional, or established forms or ways b capitalized : a member or supporter of a liberal political party c : an advocate or adherent of liberalism especially in individual rights



http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar鈥?/a>Should the definition of "liberal" be updated by Webster's Dictionary?
I hate the label "Liberal" and would rather see it disappear.



I like to think I am just a working, law abiding citizen concerned about the health of America.



I don't know why that makes me a liberal.



But I'm not losing any sleep over it anyway.
You are defining others or liberal by your closed minded definition. Your definition doesn't change the true definition, or any of them. Your definition doesn't change reality, all it means is there are those out there who may call themselves liberal, and they're not.
Thanks for telling what I believe, I had no that I hated both the Constitution and Bible.



How could I be so unaware of what are and aren't my own beliefs?



Stop making things up.
You can use the babylon for this purpose. It's the best translator in my opinion: http://babylon.gnds.info/?l=us
I know, right. Liberals are always bringing up race issues, always making fun of gay people by insulting the Tea Party members (teabaggers). Sheesh, they're so rude and intolerant.
Good point.
I agree, it should be changed
I agree