conservatism

Definitions

noun

1

A political philosophy that advocates traditional values.

Oddly, with the liberals and radicals in power in NSW, the conservatives realized that a nominated upper house was no longer a bastion of conservatism and some began to call for an elected legislative council.

2

A risk-averse attitude or approach.

Collocations

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(noun.)

ADJ

diehard, entrenched

moderate, relative

inherent, innate, natural

Many people develop a natural conservatism as they grow older and have more to protect.

economic, fiscal, ideological, political, religious, social

PREP

~ in

Her family's conservatism in matters of religion made it difficult for her to pursue her own beliefs.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a political or theological orientation advocating the preser

conservativism

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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Oddly, with the liberals and radicals in power in NSW, the conservatives realized that a nominated upper house was no longer a bastion of conservatism and some began to call for an elected legislative

Wiktionary

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In the battle of ideas, science defeated conservatism.

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I do not believe in conservatism.

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I am not a fan of conservatism.

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I'm not a fan of conservatism.

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I am a fan of conservatism.

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