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   Il·lib·er·al

   /i(l)ˈlib(ə)rəl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior: "illiberal and anti-democratic policies"
   • 2. uncultured or unrefined. archaic
   • 3. not generous; mean. archaic

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘vulgar, ill-bred’): from French illibéral, from Latin illiberalis ‘mean, sordid’, from in- ‘not’ + liberalis (see liberal).

   Derivatives

   • 1. illiberalism noun
   • 2. illiberality noun
   • 3. illiberally adverb

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   The meaning of ILLIBERAL is not liberal. How to use illiberal in a sentence.

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

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   The meaning of ILLIBERALISM is opposition to or lack of liberalism.

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

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   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.

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   It's illiberal to dismiss unfamiliar religious beliefs — or the lack of any religious belief — as just plain wrong. The original, 1500s meaning of illiberal was "ungentlemanly," from the Latin word illiberalis , "ungenerous, mean, or unworthy of a freeman."

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

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    Dictionary Meanings. Illiberal Definition. ĭ-lĭbər-əl. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Intolerant; bigoted; narrow-minded. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Lacking a liberal education; without culture; unrefined. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Not generous; stingy.