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illiberal

UK/i'libәrәl/US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Narrow-minded or intolerant; restricting individual freedom; ungenerous.

狭隘的,不宽容的,限制自由的

n.

A person opposed to liberal principles.

反自由主义者

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ilnot, opposite of
+
liberalstem
=illiberal

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The government's illiberal policies restricted freedom of speech.

  • 2.

    His illiberal attitude toward different cultures reflected his lack of openness.

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