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Opposed to principles of freedom of thought and behavior
“Under this umbrella may be found dictatorial, autocratic, radically nationalist, despotic, illiberal and kleptocratic regimes.”
Conservative in one's views and attitudes
“With intellectual friends like the illiberal and conservative minds of this period, did theology really need to make enemies?”
Bigoted or prejudiced in one's views or opinions
“He would later be known for his illiberal views on immigration.”
Insular in one's views, opinions or outlook
“This may sound very illiberal and close-minded of me; but let's face facts, there are millions of artworks in this world and I have better things to do with my life than learn to appreciate art that makes me want to throw up.”
Distasteful, crass or vulgar in nature
“It is up to each one of us to decide whether we are offended or not by saucy seaside postcard cartoons, by mother-in-law gags, by wolf whistles, and even by crass and illiberal Antipodean jokes.”
Stingy, or unwilling to spend or be generous
“He is avaricious and ambitious, I fear ungenerous and illiberal.”
Advocating the upholding or maintenance of tradition
Strict or exacting in standards
Filled with excessive and single-minded zeal for a particular viewpoint or ideology
Cruel or harsh in nature
Not having the tolerance or patience for someone or something
Easily offended or shocked, especially by lascivious matters
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