Lib is used in the names of some movements that are concerned with achieving social and legal freedom for particular groups in society. Lib is an abbreviation for 'liberation'.
...Women's Lib.
2. See also ad-lib
lib in British English
(lɪb)
noun
informal, sometimes derogatory short for liberation (sense 2)
lib. in British English
abbreviation for
1.
librarian
2.
library
Lib. in British English
abbreviation for
Liberal
Liberal in British English
(ˈlɪbərəl, ˈlɪbrəl)
noun
1.
a member or supporter of a Liberal party or Liberal Democrat party
adjective
2.
of or relating to a Liberal party or Liberal Democrat party
Lib in American English
1.
Liberal
2.
Liberia
3.
Libya
lib in American English1
(lɪb)
noun
Informal
liberation (sense 2)
lib in American English2
1.
librarian
2.
library
lib. in American English
book
Word origin
L liber
Examples of 'lib' in a sentence
lib
Lib Dem plans to close tax loopholes for the rich could be a sticking point.
The Sun (2010)
Lib Dem yellow cakes make up 40 per cent of sales.