illiberal
[ ih-lib-er-uhl, ih-lib-ruhl ]
/ ɪˈlɪb ər əl, ɪˈlɪb rəl /
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adjective
narrowminded; bigoted.
Archaic.
- not generous in giving; miserly; stingy.
- Chiefly Literary. without culture or refinement; unscholarly; vulgar.
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Origin of illiberal
OTHER WORDS FROM illiberal
il·lib·er·al·i·ty, il·lib·er·al·ness, il·lib·er·al·ism, nounil·lib·er·al·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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How to use illiberal in a sentence
This illiberalism is a challenge for Christians and non Sunni Muslims, but is especially toxic for Jews.
I can now see plainly enough,' he said sixty years later, 'the sad defects, the real illiberalism of my opinions on that subject.
In spite of true generosity and kindliness, I was aware of an undercurrent of illiberalism and violence which amazed me.
My Impresssions of America|Margot AsquithThere is scope abundant for Liberalism and illiberalism in personal conduct.
Liberalism|L. T. Hobhouse
British Dictionary definitions for illiberal
illiberal
/ (ɪˈlɪbərəl) /
adjective
narrow-minded; prejudiced; bigoted; intolerant
not generous; mean
lacking in culture or refinement
Derived forms of illiberal
illiberality, illiberalness or illiberalism, nounilliberally, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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