Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɪbərəl/
adjective opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior
A1 Illiberal parents do not allow their children to stay out late.
A2 The illiberal government imposed strict censorship laws.
B1 The illiberal policies of the company led to a decrease in employee morale.
B2 The illiberal restrictions on freedom of speech were met with widespread criticism.
C1 The illiberal regime cracked down on dissenting voices in the media.
C2 The illiberal practices of the authoritarian government were condemned by human rights organizations.
formal The government's illiberal policies have sparked widespread criticism from human rights groups.
informal I can't believe how illiberal some people can be when it comes to accepting different viewpoints.
slang His illiberal attitude towards immigrants is totally uncalled for.
figurative The illiberal mindset is like building walls around your own mind, restricting new ideas from entering.
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