Definition of illiberal
: not liberal: such as
a
: not broad-minded : bigoted
illiberal thinking
b
: opposed to liberalism
illiberal tendencies
c
: not requiring the background of a liberal arts education
illiberal occupations
e
archaic
(1)
: lacking a liberal education
(2)
: lacking culture and refinement
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The first known use of illiberal was in 1535
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