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    illiberal
    /ɪˈlɪb(ə)rəl/

    adjective

    • 1. opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behaviour: "illiberal and anti-democratic policies"
    • 2. uncultured or unrefined. archaic

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishILLIBERAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ILLIBERAL definition: 1. limiting freedom of expression, thought, behaviour, etc.: 2. limiting freedom of expression…. Learn more.

  3. www.illiberalism.org › definition-of-illiberalismWhats is illiberalism? Definition of illiberalism | illiberalism...

    Jan 18, 2021 · By illiberalism, we define a strain of political culture, a set of institutional reforms and broader societal processes that has emerged.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › illiberalIlliberal Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    a. : not broad-minded : bigoted. illiberal thinking. b. : opposed to liberalism. illiberal tendencies. c. : not requiring the background of a liberal arts education. illiberal occupations. d. archaic : not generous : stingy. e archaic. (1) : lacking a liberal education. (2) : lacking culture and refinement. illiberality. (ˌ)i (l)-ˌli-bə-ˈra-lə-tē.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryILLIBERAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    ILLIBERAL meaning: 1. limiting freedom of expression, thought, behaviour, etc.: 2. limiting freedom of expression…. Learn more.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishILLIBERAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Definition of 'illiberal' Word Frequency. illiberal. (ɪlɪbərəl ) adjective. If you describe someone or something as illiberal, you are critical of them because they do not allow or approve of much freedom or choice of action. [disapproval] ...illiberal legislation. His views are markedly illiberal.

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    Illiberal definition: narrowminded; bigoted.. See examples of ILLIBERAL used in a sentence.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › illiberalIlliberal - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Someone who's illiberal is close-minded and intolerant. Your illiberal grandfather might constantly complain about "kids today with their long hair and tattoos." An illiberal person tends to have old-fashioned values and opinions and isn't usually interested in considering other perspectives.

  9. www.oed.com › dictionary › illiberal_adjilliberal, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

    There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word illiberal. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. illiberal has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. politics (mid 1600s) ecclesiastical (mid 1600s) Entry status.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionilliberal adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of illiberal adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › illiberalilliberal | meaning of illiberal in Longman Dictionary of...

    illiberal meaning, definition, what is illiberal: not supporting people’s rights to say or...: Learn more.