Synonyms of illiberalism

illiberalism

noun

(ˌ)i(l)-ˈli-b(ə-)rə-ˌli-zəm 

as in sectarianism

stubborn or intolerant adherence to one's opinions or prejudices

They each accused the other of a form of illiberalism.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sectarianism
• intolerance
• bigotry
• illiberality
• parochialism
• dogmatism
• narrow-mindedness
• partisanship
• conservatism
• small-mindedness
• illiberalness
• opinionatedness
• intolerantness
• insularity
• reactionaryism
• provincialism
• insularism

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• liberalism
• tolerance
• liberality
• progressivism
• broad-mindedness
• progressiveness
• open-mindedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of illiberalism

Since the October 7th attacks in 2023, universities and college campuses have become front facing symbols for intolerance, illiberalism, and ideological echo chambers. —Manu Meel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024

In the United States, the presidential election is shaping up to be a contest between two candidates who have different versions of economic illiberalism. —Macy Scheck, National Review, 26 June 2024

India’s growing power also brings into sharper relief a fundamental conundrum for the West: How to square the strategic imperatives of partnership with an accelerating Indian illiberalism that fuels transnational repression—including some allegedly carried out on Western soil. —Michael Kugelman, TIME, 5 June 2024

Other is the kindling that fuels extremism and illiberalism. —Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024