1. a political alliance or coalition between liberal and labor parties or movements
Usage: chiefly British historical; often capitalized when referring to specific historical alliances

1. of or relating to a political alliance between liberal and labor interests
Usage: chiefly British historical

Examples

• The Lib-Lab pact of the early 20th century represented an attempt to unite progressive political forces.
• British politics saw several lib-lab agreements designed to challenge conservative dominance.
• The lib-lab coalition sought to appeal to both middle-class reformers and working-class voters.
• Historians debate the effectiveness of lib-lab arrangements in advancing social reform.