The "they" who actually did write the dictionary didn't invent the definitions of words, but simply recorded those definitions so we could all agree when we use a word like "table" that it doesn't mean "something you drive to the store," or when you use a word like "liberal" you actually mean:You know what I mean.
lib·er·al
ˈlib(ə)rəl/
adjective
- 1.
open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values.
"they have more liberal views toward marriage and divorce than some people"
- 2.
(of education) concerned mainly with broadening a person's general knowledge and experience, rather than with technical or professional training.
synonyms: wide-ranging, broad-based, general
"a liberal education"
and not
Liberal: Anyone who disagrees with my political point of view