adj
illiberal
Illiberal (adj) means restricting or failing to sufficiently promote individual choice and freedom.
adj
1
Restricting or failing to sufficiently promote individual choice and freedom.
2
Narrow-minded; bigoted.
3
Ungenerous, stingy.
4
Not adhering to either liberalism or neoliberalism.
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Etymology
From Middle French illibéral, from Latin illiberalis, equivalent to il- + liberal.
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What is the meaning of illiberal?
"illiberal" (adj) means restricting or failing to sufficiently promote individual choice and freedom.
What are the different meanings of illiberal?
"illiberal" has 3 main meanings: 1. Restricting or failing to sufficiently promote individual choice and freedom; 2. Narrow-minded; bigoted; 3. Ungenerous, stingy.