illiberal
Example Sentences
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From what can be gleaned from sections released so far, the country has been divided into the “Still United” states and an illiberal territory called the Dakota Membership.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
John Dickerson: What we’ve been discussing somewhat, is the ways in which people become illiberal, even though they think they’re champions of liberalism.
From Slate ● May 16, 2026
Magyar, a former government insider turned critic, is offering voters a radical break from Orban's self-described "illiberal" system, vowing to crack down on corruption and improve public services.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
Even for those who work in international institutions, there could also be a price to pay for an illiberal America.
From Salon ● Jan. 7, 2026
Modern readers are not likely to agree with the historian quoted above, but although they may deem his criticism illiberal, they can hardly deny that it has some justification.
From A Literary History of the Arabs by Reynold Nicholson
