adj.
Pronunciation: ( ˌ )i(l)- ' li-b( ə -)r ə l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin illiberalis ignoble, stingy, from Latin in- + liberalis liberal
Date: 1535
: not liberal: as a archaic (1) : lacking a liberal education (2) : lacking culture and refinement b : not requiring the background of a liberal arts education < illiberal occupations> c archaic : not generous : STINGY d : not broad-minded : BIGOTED < illiberal thinking> e : opposed to liberalism < illiberal tendencies>
– il · lib · er · al · i · ty \ - ˌ li-b ə - ' ra-l ə -t ē \ noun
– il · lib · er · al · ly \ - ' li-b( ə -)r ə -l ē \ adverb
– il · lib · er · al · ness \ -b( ə -)r ə l-n ə s \ noun