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illiberality

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The condition of being illiberal

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An illiberal word or action

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

a disposition not to be liberal (generous) with money

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: liberality

Broader terms: stinginess

History

Etymology

From illiberal + -ity or il- + liberality.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Manx: neughiastyllys — the condition of being illiberal
  • Manx: gortid — the condition of being illiberal
  • Manx: neufeoiltys — the condition of being illiberal
  • Manx: neughiastyllid — the condition of being illiberal
  • Manx: pitteogys — the condition of being illiberal