conservative

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UK /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ US /kənˈsɝvətɪv/

noun 6adj 5

Collocations

(adj.)

VERBS

be | become | remain

ADV

deeply, extremely, highly, profoundly, very | increasingly | largely, predominantly | fairly, rather, relatively

basically, essentially

My uncle is essentially conservative, preferring traditional ways over modern changes.

generally

innately, instinctively, naturally

She has always been naturally conservative about spending money on things she doesn't really need.

notoriously

Insurance companies are notoriously conservative when deciding whether to cover new medical treatments.

traditionally

Many older voters remain traditionally conservative in their political views.

culturally, morally, politically, socially

My grandmother was socially conservative and preferred traditional family values.

(noun.)

ADJ

diehard, dyed-in-the-wool, hardline, staunch | right-wing

back-bench

The back-bench conservatives in parliament voted against the new climate policy.

senior

The senior conservatives in the party decided to block the new proposal.

political

Definitions

noun

A person who favors maintenance of the status quo.

During the late 1950s and throughout the 1960s, this commitment brought him into frequent critical confrontation with entrenched forms of conservative thinking (in academic areas from history and social science to the more abstract domains of ethical and political philosophy),[…]

One who seeks to promote or preserve traditional values or institutions.

If there’s a down side to the film, it’s that “Soros” probably doesn’t devote enough time to the way its subject has become a favorite bogeyman to conservatives that paint him as the guiding hand behind grassroots campaigns by those intent on discrediting them.

One who seeks to promote traditions in a particular domain (e.g. a fiscal conservative or a social conservative).

adj

Cautious, moderate.

The chef added a conservative amount of salt to the dish.

Tending to resist change or innovation.

The curriculum committee at this university is extremely conservative.

Based on pessimistic assumptions, and on the low side.

At a conservative estimate, growth may even be negative next year.

Supporting some combination of fiscal, political or social conservatism.

Newspapers in "capitalist" ownership, universities presided over by "reactionary" governing bodies, broadcasting systems owned by conservative governments have all been known to influence public opinion in the direction of socialism, because this was the conviction of the personnel.

George Soros remains a favorite target of conservative conspiracy theorists, seeing his corrupting influence behind every liberal movement and within every nook and cranny.

Relating to the Conservative Party.

We have always been conscientiously attached to what is called the Tory, and which might with more propriety be called the Conservative, party.

noun

A member of a political party incorporating the word "Conservative" in its name.

"Avanti has literally broken records over the last six months for delays and cancellations, and the Conservatives' answer is to reward failure with millions more in taxpayer cash," said Labour Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh.

A member of a political party incorporating the word "Conservative" in its name.

pertaining to Conservative Judaism

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas

conservativist

adjective — conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle cl

adjective — unimaginatively conventional

button-down
buttoned-down

adjective — avoiding excess

cautious

Antonyms

liberal
liberalist
progressive

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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The chef added a conservative amount of salt to the dish.

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The curriculum committee at this university is extremely conservative.

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At a conservative estimate, growth may even be negative next year.

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"Avanti has literally broken records over the last six months for delays and cancellations, and the Conservatives' answer is to reward failure with millions more in taxpayer cash," said Labour Shadow

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Usage Notes

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