lib

¹ American  

[lib] / lɪb /

noun

Informal.

1. liberation.

   women's lib; gay lib.

2. a libber.

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lib. ² American  

abbreviation

1. book.

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lib. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. librarian.

2. library.

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Lib. ⁴ American  

abbreviation

1. Liberal.

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lib. ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. librarian

2. library

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Lib. ² British  

abbreviation

1. Liberal

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lib ³ British  

/ lɪb /

noun

1. informal short for liberation

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Etymology

Origin of lib¹

First recorded in 1965–70; by shortening

Origin of lib.²

From the Latin word liber

Example Sentences

The Lib Dems say France's approach proves a sovereign British capability is achievable.

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A YouGov poll of more than 5,000 people last July suggested 34% of Lib Dems wanted nature on notes, compared with 19% wanting notable British historical figures.

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Zack Polanski wanted to stand as a Lib Dem MP, and was cross when he wasn't put forward.

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Lib Dem Chambers said sewage had been flowing into the river "for over 400 hours and counting" at one monitoring site near Headbourne Worthy.

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Lib Dem leader Sir Ed, speaking in the Commons, described the Epstein scandal as "truly global" but also "a deeply British scandal reaching right to the top of the British establishment".

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