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antiliberalness

|an-ti-lib-er-al-ness|

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/ˌæn.tiˈlɪbərəl.nəs/

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/ˌæn.tiˈlɪb(ə)rəl.nəs/

state of being against liberalism

Etymology
Etymology Information

'antiliberalness' originates from English, specifically formed from the prefix 'anti-' (from Greek 'anti' meaning 'against'), the adjective 'liberal' (from Latin 'liberalis' meaning 'of freedom' or 'generous'), and the suffix '-ness' (from Old English 'nes(s)' meaning 'state or quality').

Historical Evolution

'antiliberalness' is a modern English formation created by combining 'anti-' + 'liberal' + '-ness'; it developed from the use of the adjective 'anti-liberal' and the nominalizing suffix '-ness' in contemporary English rather than from a single older source word.

Meaning Changes

Initially formed to denote 'the quality or condition of being anti-liberal,' and it has retained this meaning as a descriptive noun for opposition to liberalism.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the state or quality of being anti-liberal; opposition to liberal principles, policies, or civil liberties.

The antiliberalness of the regime was evident in its suppression of free speech.

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Last updated: 2025/09/02 19:40