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- Dictionaryilliberal/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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Illiberal means not liberal, such as not broad-minded, bigoted, or generous. Learn the synonyms, examples, and word history of illiberal from the online dictionary.
Illiberal means limiting freedom of expression, thought, behaviour, etc. See how to use this word in sentences and contrast it with liberal and intolerant.
Illiberal means narrow-minded, prejudiced, or intolerant. It comes from Latin illiberālis, meaning "ignoble, mean". See synonyms, example sentences, and word history of illiberal.
Illiberal means limiting freedom of expression, thought, behavior, etc. See the formal usage, related words, phrases, and examples of illiberal in the Cambridge English Dictionary.
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.
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, examples, and word origin of illiberal.
Definition of illiberal adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
