anti-liberal
- noun
- /ˌæn.tiˈlɪb.ər.əl/
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antiliberal
- The candidate was described as an anti-liberal because of his opposition to progressive reforms.
I think that this week has the potential to finally and forever separate out liberals from anti liberals.
- I think that this week has the potential to finally and forever separate out liberals from anti liberals.
Examples
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Her anti-liberal views often sparked heated debates with her classmates.
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Some media outlets portrayed the protestors as anti-liberals challenging the new government policies.
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He identifies as an anti-liberal.
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Many anti-liberals protested the new policy.
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The candidate was described as an anti-liberal because of his opposition to progressive reforms.
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Many anti-liberals protested the new policy, seeking to preserve traditional values.
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Some media outlets portrayed the protestors as anti-liberals challenging the new government policies.
Synonyms
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5.4
A person who supports conservative or traditional political ideas
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Having very strong right-wing political views that oppose social change
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Very traditional in politics and strongly against change
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A person who strongly supports traditional beliefs and opposes social change
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A person with very strict traditional political views who strongly opposes social change
A person who opposes political ideas that support personal freedom and equal rights
Antonyms
How Liberal
Surface Forms
Etymology
An anti-liberal is a person who opposes liberal ideas, formed from anti- 'against' plus liberal (like liberty), so it names someone who is 'against' liberal beliefs or policies.