illiberal

 
Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɪb(ə)r(ə)l/

adjective

  • 1opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behaviour: illiberal and anti-democratic policies
  • 2 archaic uncultured or unrefined.
  • 3 archaic not generous; mean.

Derivatives

illiberalism

noun

illiberality

Pronunciation: /-ˈralɪti/
noun

illiberally

adverb

Origin:

mid 16th century (in the sense 'vulgar, ill-bred'): from French illibéral, from Latin illiberalis 'mean, sordid', from in- 'not' + liberalis (see liberal)