The difference between Antiliberal and Illiberal

When used as nouns, antiliberal means one who opposes liberalism, whereas illiberal means one opposed to liberal principles.

When used as adjectives, antiliberal means opposing liberalism, whereas illiberal means restrictive of individual choice and freedom.


check bellow for the other definitions of Antiliberal and Illiberal

  1. Antiliberal as an adjective (politics):

    Opposing liberalism.

  1. Antiliberal as a noun (politics):

    One who opposes liberalism.

  1. Illiberal as an adjective:

    Restrictive of individual choice and freedom.

  2. Illiberal as an adjective:

    Narrow-minded; bigoted.

  3. Illiberal as an adjective (archaic):

    Ungenerous, stingy.

  4. Illiberal as an adjective (economics, politics):

    Not adhering to either liberalism or neoliberalism.

  1. Illiberal as a noun:

    One opposed to liberal principles.