as in illiberality
stubborn or intolerant adherence to one's opinions or prejudices
They each accused the other of a form of illiberalism.
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Recent Examples of illiberalism
To their east, the once democratic governments of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia have entered varying stages of descent into illiberalism and authoritarianism.
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Robert Kagan, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2019
This is not a drift to illiberalism; this is the beginning of the seizure of democracy.
—Claude Malhuret, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
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
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Robert Kagan, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2019
This is not a drift to illiberalism; this is the beginning of the seizure of democracy.
—Claude Malhuret, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for illiberalism
Noun
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Democrats have questioned his loyalty to Trump and accused him of outright bigotry.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
24 July 2025
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When rights and liberties groups ignore the rights of Jews and Israelis, that too is a form of double standard bigotry.—
Alan M. Dershowitz,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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Ethanol or acetaldehyde sensitivity In people with alcohol intolerance, the body lacks the enzyme ALDH2 needed to break down acetaldehyde, a toxic byproduct of alcohol metabolism.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
22 July 2025
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Key Takeaways New research suggests lactose intolerance can cause nightmares, possibly because of symptoms like stomachache that disrupt sleep.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
1 July 2025
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For example, a person with strong justice, accountability, courage, drive, and integrity will need strength in dimensions such as temperance, humility, and humanity to exercise the necessary judgment, avoiding self-righteousness and dogmatism.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The Catholic Counter-Reformation, which took shape at the Council of Trent from 1545-1563, reinforced dogmatism in its effort to rebuke reformers.—
Joëlle Rollo-Koster,
The Conversation,
28 Mar. 2025
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The defendants, including some now facing criminal charges, were dismissed with prejudice on July 16, court records show.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
30 July 2025
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Blige is not only asking the court to dismiss the claims with prejudice—preventing them from being refiled—but is also seeking damages and full reimbursement of all legal fees associated with defending against the suit.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
29 July 2025
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Doing so helps avoid issues like favoritism and bias that can create friction and impede organizational success.—
Simone E. Morris,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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According to published reports, Ellison has explored purchasing The Free Press, a flourishing news site founded by Bari Weiss perhaps best known for a former NPR editor’s study of liberal bias in public broadcasting.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
26 July 2025
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But contrary to popular belief, lawmakers are not always simply voting based on blind partisanship.—
Charlie Hunt,
The Conversation,
3 July 2025
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Partisan breakdown Opinions on the Middle Eastern conflict are heavily divided based on partisanship, found the poll, which has a margin of error of 2.8 percentage points.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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“Illiberalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illiberalism. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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