illiberal
1 synonym and 5 antonyms for illiberal, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Limiting people's personal freedom and choices, rather than supporting them.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Limiting people's personal freedom and choices, rather than supporting them.
“Unless the administration compels all workers to invest in life cycle accounts — an illiberal but nonetheless sensible idea — this particular danger cannot be eliminated.”
Opposites
Etymology
Came into English from Middle French illibéral, from Latin illiberalis, which can be analysed as il- + liberal.
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