Because they’re socially liberal, opposed to most forms of social conservatism. The term rose to prominence in its current US meaning in the 1920s and 30s.
It was first used (in this sense) to identify a more moderate economic approach as compared to movements that were perceived as more radical like progressivism, socialism, communism, etc.
Why do Americans use the word “liberal” to describe people who are anything but?
Because they’re socially liberal, opposed to most forms of social conservatism. The term rose to prominence in its current US meaning in the 1920s and 30s.
It was first used (in this sense) to identify a more moderate economic approach as compared to movements that were perceived as more radical like progressivism, socialism, communism, etc.
It’s almost lol there can be regional difference in language usage. Funny that
More conservative politics.
American liberals would be Tories in the UK.