French translation of illiberalize is 
illiberalize

Meaning of "illiberalize" in English

The term "illiberalize" refers to the process of making something less liberal, open, or inclusive in terms of policies, attitudes, or practices. It typically involves adopting more restrictive or authoritarian approaches that may limit freedoms or diversity of thought. When a society or government illiberalizes, it often leans towards more conservative or controlling measures, deviating from principles of liberal democracy, such as free speech, equal rights, and the tolerance of diverse viewpoints.

Meaning of "illiberalize" in French

In French, "illiberalize" describes the action of making an environment, policy, or government less liberal and more authoritarian. The term captures a shift towards more restrictive practices that can limit personal freedoms, diminish equality, and suppress diversity of ideas. Such changes often result in increased control and less tolerance for different perspectives and freedoms, moving away from the principles of an open and democratic society.

Pronunciation of "illiberalize" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ɪˈlɪb.ər.ə.laɪz/

Pronunciation Variations: While there are no significant regional variations, some English accents might emphasize different syllables slightly due to accent nuances.

Pronunciation of "illiberalize" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /il.i.bɛ.ʁa.li.ze/

Pronunciation Variations: Similar to English, there are minimal regional variations in French. The emphasis remains on syllable clarity rather than accentuation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. Governments sometimes illiberalize to tighten social control. (Les gouvernements illibéralisent parfois pour renforcer le contrôle social.)
2. The new policies could illiberalize our educational system. (Les nouvelles politiques pourraient illibéraliser notre système éducatif.)
3. Critics argue that these measures will only illiberalize the country further. (Les critiques soutiennent que ces mesures ne feront qu'illibéraliser davantage le pays.)
4. Efforts to illiberalize the media have met with resistance. (Les tentatives d'illibéraliser les médias ont rencontré de la résistance.)
5. This move may illiberalize our approach to technology. (Cette mesure pourrait illibéraliser notre approche de la technologie.)
6. If they continue to illiberalize, democratic institutions could be at risk. (S'ils continuent à illibéraliser, les institutions démocratiques pourraient être en danger.)
7. The tendency to illiberalize often accompanies national security concerns. (La tendance à illibéraliser accompagne souvent les préoccupations de sécurité nationale.)
8. Legislation to illiberalize voting rights has been controversial. (Le projet de loi visant à illibéraliser les droits de vote a été controversé.)
9. The decision to illiberalize economic policies surprised many. (La décision d'illibéraliser les politiques économiques a surpris beaucoup de gens.)
10. Activists are concerned that this will illiberalize social freedoms. (Les militants craignent que cela n'illibéralise les libertés sociales.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "illiberalize" in English

Synonyms: restrict, constrain, curb, limit, suppress, repress, tighten, control, confine, narrow.

Antonyms: liberalize, free, release, loosen, expand, unfetter, open, liberate, emancipate, ease.

Similar Words: authoritarianize, autocratize, restrict, control.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "illiberalize" in French

Synonyms: restreindre, limiter, réduire, contraindre, serrer.

Antonyms: libéraliser, élargir, ouvrir, libérer, assouplir.

Similar Words: autoriser, réglementer, contrôler, censurer.

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