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illiberal

/ɪˈlɪbərəl/ /ɪˈlɪbrəl/

Meanings
noun
One opposed to liberal principles.

Examples :

"The professor was labeled an illiberal for his insistence on banning certain books from the syllabus. "
politics philosophy attitude character

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individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

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unappreciated adjective

/ˌʌnəˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/ /ˌʌnəˈpriːsiˌeɪtɪd/

Not deemed to have any value, valueless, worthless

"After years of loyal service, John felt unappreciated when he was passed over for the promotion. "

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liberalism noun

/ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/ /ˈlɪbrəlɪzəm/

The quality of being liberal.

"My sister's liberalism about dress codes at school impressed me. "

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principles noun

/ˈpɹɪnsɪpl̩z/

A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.

"We need some sort of principles to reason from."

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neoliberalism noun

/ˌniːoʊˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/ /ˌniːəˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/

A political ideology or ideological trend based on neoclassical economics that espouses economic liberalism, favouring trade liberalisation, financial deregulation, a small government, privatisation and liberalisation of government businesses, passive antitrust enforcement, accepting greater economic inequality and disfavouring unionisation.

"The country's shift towards neoliberalism led to the privatization of schools and hospitals, resulting in lower taxes but also increased costs for healthcare and education. "

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ungenerous adjective

/ʌnˈdʒenərəs/ /ʌnˈdʒɛnərəs/

Not generous; stingy.

"It was ungenerous of Mark to only donate five dollars to the charity after winning the lottery. "

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professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

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insistence noun

/ɪnˈsɪstəns/ /ɪnˈzɪstəns/

The state of being insistent.

"My sister's insistence on having a quiet room led to many arguments. "

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regardless adjective

/ɹɪˈɡɑːd.lɪs/ /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/

Having no regard; heedless; careless.

"Regardless of the rain, she went to school. "

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unconventional noun

/ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəl/ /ˌənkənˈvɛnʃənəl/

Something or someone that is unconventional.

"The unconventional was a popular choice for the school's annual art exhibition. "

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restrictive adjective

/rɪˈstrɪktɪv/ /rəˈstrɪktɪv/

Confining, limiting, containing within defined bounds.

"The school's new dress code is very restrictive, allowing only navy blue or white shirts. "

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hairstyles noun

/ˈheə(r)ˌstaɪlz/

The style in which someone's hair has been cut and arranged.

"The girls in my class have many different hairstyles. "