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conservatism

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈsɜːrvətɪzəm/ · UK /kənˈsɜːvətɪzəm/

conservatism means: A political belief that supports traditional values and prefers gradual change.

noun

TRADITIONAL POLITICSC1

A political belief that supports traditional values and prefers gradual change.

  • His politics reflect social conservatism.
  • The party combines economic reform with cultural conservatism.
  • She wrote a book about the history of conservatism.

Opposites: progressivism

Common phrases: political conservatism, social conservatism, religious conservatism

AVOIDING RISKC1

A cautious way of thinking or acting that avoids risk and major change.

  • Their financial conservatism limited borrowing.
  • Conservatism in planning can protect a small business.
  • Her natural conservatism made her question the ambitious proposal.

How to use it: conservatism in something (His conservatism in business kept the company’s debts low.)

Similar words: caution, risk aversion

Opposites: boldness

Common phrases: financial conservatism, inherent conservatism, conservatism in something

Questions about conservatism

What does conservatism mean?

A political belief that supports traditional values and prefers gradual change.

What is conservatism in other languages?

Türkçe: muhafazakârlık · Español: conservadurismo · Français: conservatisme · Deutsch: Konservatismus · Italiano: conservatorismo · 日本語: 保守主義

How do you pronounce conservatism?

In American English /kənˈsɜːrvətɪzəm/; in British English /kənˈsɜːvətɪzəm/.

How do you use conservatism in a sentence?

His politics reflect social conservatism. The party combines economic reform with cultural conservatism.

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