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illiberal

adjective

/ɪˈlɪbərəl/

Meaning

Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.

The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.

narrow-minded, intolerant, authoritarian, repressive

liberal, tolerant, open-minded

illiberal regime, illiberal policies, illiberal attitude, illiberal practices

done or made in separate stages rather than all at once

strongly determined or having a natural talent or inclination for something

expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response

spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth

connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship

Made artificially through chemical processes rather than natural means.