I. (ˈ)i(l), ə+ adjective
Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin illiberalis unworthy of a freeman, ignoble, stingy, from in- in- (I) + liberalis worthy of a freeman, noble, generous — more at liberal
: not liberal: as
a. archaic
(1) : lacking a liberal education : unschooled
(2) : lacking culture and refinement : marked by rude manners or behavior : coarse , vulgar
b. : requiring or emphasizing physical dexterity rather than intellectual ability : not belonging to or having the qualities of the liberal arts
trades and other illiberal occupations
an illiberal education
c. archaic : not generous : stingy
d.
(1) : not broad-minded : having a constricted narrow viewpoint or outlook so as often to be small-minded or pettily prejudiced or bigoted : intolerant
the illiberal or fanatically intolerant spirit which war psychology always engenders — M.R.Cohen
illiberal thinking
(2) : opposed to liberalism
illiberal tendencies
• il·liberally “+ adverb
II. “+ noun
: one that is illiberal ; especially : one that is opposed to liberalism