antiliberal
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7.9
- adjective
- /ˌæntiˈlɪbərəl/
- The government's recent policies have been criticized for being increasingly antiliberal and restrictive.
Examples
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They regard his core proposal—enforcing the work ethic—as a profoundly antiliberal idea, and they are right.
Academic text (1992) -
In the humanities, it offers a politicized curriculum, the core of which is antirationalist, antihumanist, and antiliberal.
Academic text (1997) -
There had never been and probably never would be an antiliberal revolution.
Academic text (1992) -
But blatantly antiliberal forces were not King's only nemeses.
Academic text (2003) -
Having been generally antidemocratic and antiliberal for centuries on end, Russian culture seems finally to have undergone an important transformation.
Academic text (2001) -
The antiliberal German political thinker Carl Schmitt famously claimed that there is no such thing as liberal politics, only a liberal critique of politics.
Academic text (2002) -
Many activists oppose the antiliberal stance of the ruling party, arguing it undermines democratic freedoms.
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Scholars often debate the antiliberal ideologies that challenge the foundation of modern democracy.
Synonyms
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6.8
Having very strong right-wing political views that oppose social change
2
6.8
Not supporting liberal political ideas or policies
1
8.4
Very traditional in politics and strongly against change
1
9.9
A political movement that wants older social and government rules instead of modern liberal ideas
1
9.0
Having ideas that put community or tradition before individual freedom
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7.5
Not supporting political ideas that protect freedom and rights
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Etymology
The word antiliberal comes from the prefix anti- meaning 'against' and liberal, which relates to 'freedom' and support for 'change' or individual rights. So, antiliberal describes a policy or attitude that is against liberal ideas.