illiberal

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: ˈɪlˌlĭˌbrəl, IPA ^(key): /ˈɪlɪbrəl/
• (US) enPR: ˈɪlˌlĭˌbərəl, IPA ^(key): /ˈɪlɪbərəl/ or /ˈɪlɪbrəl/

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Adjective

Positive illiberal

Comparative more illiberal

Superlative most illiberal

1. If something is illiberal, it is against change, flexibility, and free thought.
   • Synonyms: oppressive and authoritarian
   • Antonym: liberal

   Viktor Orban of Hungary has spent eight years building an "illiberal democracy."

Related words

• liberal