illiberalism

Variant of illiberal

illiberal definition

il·lib·eral (i lib′ər əl)

adjective

  1. Archaic lacking a liberal education; without culture; unrefined
  2. intolerant; bigoted; narrow-minded
  3. not generous; stingy

Etymology: Fr illibéral < L illiberalis: see in- & liberal

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