antyliberalny

Antyliberalny is a term used in Polish to describe ideas, arguments, or movements that oppose liberalism. Liberalism, in this sense, denotes a political and social philosophy that emphasizes individual rights, the rule of law, civil liberties, pluralism, and often free-market economics within a democratic framework. An antyl liberal stance can be defined by a preference for strong central authority, traditional social hierarchies, and policies that regulate or restrict civil liberties, market freedoms, or cultural/pluralist norms when framed as necessary for order, moral values, or national sovereignty.

The label is applied across a range of currents, including traditionalist, nationalist, or religious-conservative ideologies, as well as forms of statism or corporatism that reject liberal-democratic pluralism. In historical and contemporary Polish discourse it is used to characterize opponents of liberal constitutional norms, liberal economy, or liberal civil rights, rather than to describe a single coherent school of thought.

Usage and reception: in academic and public debate, antyl liberal positions are often described as defending order, unity, or cultural identity against what is portrayed as liberal universalism. Critics contend that such positions erode individual rights, minority protections, and open society, while supporters argue they safeguard social cohesion, moral values, or national sovereignty.

See also: liberalism; anti-liberalism; conservatism; authoritarianism; nationalism.