illiberal

adjective

il·lib·er·al (ˌ)i(l)-ˈli-b(ə-)rəl How to pronounce illiberal (audio)

: not liberal: such as

: not broad-minded : bigoted

illiberal thinking

: opposed to liberalism

illiberal tendencies

: not requiring the background of a liberal arts education

illiberal occupations

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 How to pronounce illiberal (audio)

noun

illiberally

(ˌ)i(l)-ˈli-b(ə-)rə-lē How to pronounce illiberal (audio)

adverb

illiberalness

(ˌ)i(l)-ˈli-b(ə-)rəl-nəs How to pronounce illiberal (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

an illiberal attitude toward sex an illiberal society that viewed any artistic depiction of the nude as inherently indecent

Recent Examples on the Web This phenomenon is on show in other democracies dominated by illiberal factions, as political polarization only deepens the incentives to retain power and punish one’s opponents.

Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2022 Pundits across the political spectrum have wondered about what American conservatives might take from the illiberal policies and practices of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

Ana Marie Cox, The New Republic, 4 Aug. 2022 For younger Taiwanese, their vision of China is the one Mr. Xi has wrought, an illiberal land bent on denying their ability to choose their own leaders.

New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 For younger Taiwanese, their vision of China is the one Xi has wrought, an illiberal land bent on denying their ability to choose their own leaders.

Amy Chang Chien, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2022 No matter the geopolitical feebleness of Hungary in its own right, Orban and his allies see themselves as standard bearers for an illiberal future.

Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022 In fact, his rejection of liberalism—and his larger efforts to use the government to enforce his own illiberal ideas about speech, trade, and freedom—are growing in prominence.

Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 26 July 2022 But like previous illiberal regimes in the US, the restrictions will not be limited to the primary targets of these restrictions.

Nicole Hemmer, CNN, 23 July 2022 More likely, the GSI could be part of the ideological foundation of a new Sino-centric sphere, composed mainly of illiberal states and Chinese clients.

Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 13 July 2022 See More

单词	illiberality
释义	illiberal adjective il·lib·er·al (ˌ)i(l)-ˈli-b(ə-)rəl : not liberal: such as 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 noun illiberally (ˌ)i(l)-ˈli-b(ə-)rə-lē adverb illiberalness (ˌ)i(l)-ˈli-b(ə-)rəl-nəs noun Synonyms insular Lilliputian little narrow narrow-minded parochial petty picayune provincial sectarian small small-minded See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences an illiberal attitude toward sex an illiberal society that viewed any artistic depiction of the nude as inherently indecent Recent Examples on the Web This phenomenon is on show in other democracies dominated by illiberal factions, as political polarization only deepens the incentives to retain power and punish one’s opponents. Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2022 Pundits across the political spectrum have wondered about what American conservatives might take from the illiberal policies and practices of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Ana Marie Cox, The New Republic, 4 Aug. 2022 For younger Taiwanese, their vision of China is the one Mr. Xi has wrought, an illiberal land bent on denying their ability to choose their own leaders. New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 For younger Taiwanese, their vision of China is the one Xi has wrought, an illiberal land bent on denying their ability to choose their own leaders. Amy Chang Chien, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2022 No matter the geopolitical feebleness of Hungary in its own right, Orban and his allies see themselves as standard bearers for an illiberal future. Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022 In fact, his rejection of liberalism—and his larger efforts to use the government to enforce his own illiberal ideas about speech, trade, and freedom—are growing in prominence. Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 26 July 2022 But like previous illiberal regimes in the US, the restrictions will not be limited to the primary targets of these restrictions. Nicole Hemmer, CNN, 23 July 2022 More likely, the GSI could be part of the ideological foundation of a new Sino-centric sphere, composed mainly of illiberal states and Chinese clients. Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 13 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin illiberalis ignoble, stingy, from Latin in- + liberalis liberal First Known Use 1535, in the meaning defined above illiberality noun as in sectarianism stubborn or intolerant adherence to one's opinions or prejudices liked the peace and quiet of small-town life but chafed at its social and religious illiberality Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance sectarianism illiberalism bigotry intolerance dogmatism parochialism small-mindedness narrow-mindedness illiberalness conservatism partisanship insularity intolerantness reactionaryism opinionatedness insularism provincialism Antonyms & Near Antonyms liberalism liberality tolerance progressivism broad-mindedness progressiveness open-mindedness See More
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illiberal

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