illiberal

The word “illiberal” has 4 syllables: il-lib-er-al.

It's pronounced as /ɪˈlɪbərəl/.


What is synonym and antonym for illiberal?

In the thesaurus, “illiberal” has 16 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for illiberal along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for illiberal

  • bigoted
  • coarse
  • common
  • conservative
  • crass
  • crude
  • insular
  • intolerant
  • narrow
  • parochial
  • petty
  • prejudiced
  • rude
  • sectarian
  • small
  • vulgar

Antonyms for illiberal

  • aristocratic
  • catholic
  • civilized
  • cosmopolitan
  • courtly
  • cultivated
  • cultured
  • elegant
  • extreme
  • genteel
  • liberal
  • open
  • patrician
  • polished
  • progressive
  • radical
  • receptive
  • refined
  • smooth
  • tasteful
  • tolerant

Meanings of illiberal

  • noun
    1. One opposed to liberal principles.
  • adjective
    1. Restrictive of individual choice and freedom.
    2. Narrow-minded; bigoted.
    3. Ungenerous, stingy.
    4. Not adhering to either liberalism or neoliberalism.

Example Sentences

  • The government's illiberal policies restricted freedom of speech and expression.
  • The professor criticized the students' illiberal attitudes towards differing opinions in the classroom.
  • Many saw the new law as an illiberal attempt to limit the rights of minority groups.
  • The candidate's illiberal stance on immigration sparked controversy during the election campaign.
  • The company's decision to censor certain content was deemed illiberal by advocates for free speech.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to illiberal, such as: aristocratic, bigoted, catholic, civilized, coarse, common, conservative.

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