illiberality

Meanings

• Noun

  Lack of generosity, openness, or freedom; intolerance or unwillingness to accept or recognize rights or ideas of others.

  - "The illiberality of the government in suppressing free speech is a cause for concern."
  - "The illiberality of some religious groups towards other faiths is a source of conflict."
  - "The illiberality of certain academic institutions towards unpopular ideas is a barrier to intellectual progress."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with illiberality
illiteracy , obliterate , liberate , iterate

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Variants

List of all variants of illiberality that leads to same result
illiberal , illiberalities , illiberality , illiberally , illiberalness , illiberalnesses

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Etymology

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From illiberal, meaning lacking in liberal education or manners.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'illiberality' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

2. Illiberality is often associated with authoritarianism and totalitarianism.

3. Some philosophers argue that illiberality is a necessary component of any society, as it helps to maintain order and stability.

4. Illiberality can also refer to a lack of politeness or good manners.

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Related Concepts

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1. Intolerance: A lack of acceptance or understanding of the beliefs, practices, or ideas of others.

2. Totalitarianism: A political system in which the state holds total authority over citizens, who have no individual freedoms.

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Culture

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Illiberality has been a subject of concern in various fields, including politics, education, and philosophy. In politics, illiberality refers to the suppression of individual freedoms and the restriction of civil liberties. In education, illiberality can refer to a rigid and inflexible approach to teaching and learning. In philosophy, illiberality is often contrasted with liberalism, which emphasizes individual freedom and the protection of civil liberties.

How to Memorize "illiberality"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a closed door or a tight fist to represent illiberality.

2. associate
   

   - Associate illiberality with the idea of a strict and inflexible ruler or an intolerant person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym ILLIBERAL to remember the meaning: 'I'll Lack Liberal Education And Acceptance'.

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