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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
   • 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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     ILLIBERAL meaning: 1. limiting freedom of expression,...

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     illiberal definicja: 1. limiting freedom of expression,...

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     ILLIBERAL translate: （言论、思想、行为等）不自由的，不开明的，狭隘的. Learn more in...

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     ILLIBERAL translate: （言論、思想、行為等）不自由的，不開明的，狹隘的. Learn more in...

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   Illiberal means not liberal, such as not broad-minded, bigoted, or requiring a liberal arts education. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries of illiberal.

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   Illiberal means limiting freedom of expression, thought, behavior, etc. See the formal and informal usage, related words and phrases, and examples of illiberal in sentences.

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

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › illiberalilliberal adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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

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   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.

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

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   Illiberal means not allowing or approving of much freedom or choice of action. It can also mean not generous, mean, or lacking in culture or refinement. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples from various sources.