protoliberal

adj, noun — 2 senses

protoliberal

adj

Etymology From proto- + liberal.

1

Similar to liberalism, but before its establishment.

protoliberal

noun

Etymology From proto- + liberal.

1

A person who had liberal beliefs before there was a liberal establishment.

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