What does illiberality mean?
Definitions for illiberality
il·lib·er·al·i·ty
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Princeton's WordNet
illiberalitynoun
a disposition not to be liberal (generous) with money
Wiktionary
illiberalitynoun
The condition of being illiberal
illiberalitynoun
An illiberal word or action
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Illiberalitynoun
Parsimony; niggardliness; want of munificence.
Etymology: illiberalitas, Lat. from illiberal.
The illiberality of parents, in allowance towards their children, is an harmful error, and acquaints them with shifts. Francis Bacon.
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illiberality
Illiberality generally refers to the act or behavior of not being generous or lacking in openness, tolerance, or broad-mindedness. It can also suggest a lack of freedom of thought or expression, often synonymous with narrow-mindedness or bigotry. In economic terms, it may refer to stinginess or reluctance to spend.
Webster Dictionary
Illiberalitynoun
the state or quality of being illiberal; narrowness of mind; meanness; niggardliness
Etymology: [L. illiberalitas: cf. F. illibralit.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of illiberality in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of illiberality in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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