Freedom And Liberty

adjective opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior

• The government's illiberal policies have sparked widespread criticism from human rights groups.
• I can't believe how illiberal some people can be when it comes to accepting different viewpoints.
• His illiberal attitude towards immigrants is totally uncalled for.
• The illiberal mindset is like building walls around your own mind, restricting new ideas from entering.

noun a person who advocates for individual freedom and limited government intervention

adjective related to or characteristic of libertarianism

• The libertarian candidate advocated for smaller government and individual freedoms.
• My friend considers himself a libertarian because he believes in personal liberty.
• I heard some people call themselves 'libertarian' just to sound cool.
• In a world where rules are strict, being a libertarian thinker can feel like swimming against the current.