illiberalism

il·lib·er·al

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ih-lib-er-uh l, ih-lib-ruh l]
- /ɪˈlɪb ər əl, ɪˈlɪb rəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ih-lib-er-uh l, ih-lib-ruh l]
- /ɪˈlɪb ər əl, ɪˈlɪb rəl/

Definitions of illiberalism word

adjective illiberalism narrowminded; bigoted. 1
adjective illiberalism Archaic. not generous in giving; miserly; niggardly; stingy. Chiefly Literary. without culture or refinement; unscholarly; vulgar. 1
noun illiberalism The state or quality of being illiberal. 1

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Origin of illiberalism

First appearance:

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

From the Latin word illīberālis, dating back to 1525-35. See il-2, liberal

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Parts of speech for Illiberalism

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illiberalism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for illiberalism

noun illiberalism

obscurantism — opposition to the increase and spread of knowledge.
conservatism — Conservatism is a political philosophy which believes that if changes need to be made to society, they should be made gradually. You can also refer to the political beliefs of a conservative party in a particular country as Conservatism.

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Antonyms for illiberalism

adjective illiberalism

liberalism — the quality or state of being liberal, as in behavior or attitude.

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