Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
illiberal
Adjective
/ɪˈlɪb.ər.əl/
Definition
Not generous or broad-minded; narrow-minded or intolerant.
Examples
- The illiberal regimes often suppress dissent and curtail freedoms.
- Her illiberal views on education led to heated debates with her peers.
- Many criticized the illiberal policies that limited free expression.
Meaning
The term ‘illiberal’ describes attitudes or policies that restrict freedom, particularly in the context of speech, thought, or behavior. It denotes a lack of openness to new ideas or a refusal to support liberal values such as individual rights and equality.
Synonyms
- Narrow-minded
- Bigoted
- Intolerant
- Unliberal
- Reactionary
