illiberality

noun

il·​liberality (¦)i(l) How to pronounce illiberality (audio)
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Synonyms of illiberalitynext
: the quality or state of being illiberal

Word History

Etymology

Middle French or Latin; Middle French illiberalité, from Latin illiberalitat-, illiberalitas conduct unworthy of a freeman, ignobility, stinginess, from illiberalis + -itat-, -itas -ity

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“Illiberality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/illiberality. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.

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