antiliberal
/ˌæn.tiˈlɪb.ər.əl/
adjective
- Opposed to liberal political or social views, especially those emphasizing individual rights, democracy, and free markets.
- Her antiliberal stance on education reform surprised many of her colleagues.
- The party's antiliberal platform attracted voters who wanted more traditional values.
- The new government passed several antiliberal laws that restricted freedom of speech.
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noun
- A person who opposes liberal political or social views.
- Many antiliberals believe that government should play a larger role in moral issues.
- The debate featured a liberal and an antiliberal arguing about economic policy.
- The antiliberal criticized the proposed law as too permissive.