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Illiberal

Definition:

Adjective

1. Opposed to liberal principles; narrow-minded; intolerant.

2. Restricting personal freedoms, civil liberties, or individual rights.

3. Not generous; stingy.

Senses:

Noun

4. A person who holds illiberal views or beliefs.

Usage:

1. The illiberal government imposed strict censorship laws, limiting freedom of speech and expression. [Censorship-related books on Amazon]

2. The professor's illiberal stance on certain social issues made the students uncomfortable. [Books on social justice on Amazon]

3. With illiberal policies in place, the country saw a decline in individual liberties and human rights. [Books on human rights on Amazon]

4. The illiberals argue that the government should have more control in shaping the nation's cultural and moral values. [Books on sociopolitical ideologies on Amazon]

Sample Sentences:

1. The illiberal policies of the regime left the population suppressed and silenced.

2. The company's illiberal practices drew criticism from human rights organizations.

3. The illiberal nature of the law infringed upon the citizens' basic freedoms and rights.

4. Many considered his illiberal comments to be discriminatory and offensive.

5. The illiberals rallied against the idea of gender equality in society.