conservatism

保守主義

伝統的な価値観を支持し、緩やかな変化を望む政治的な考え方。

やさしい英語で： 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.

反対語： progressivism

よく使う表現： political conservatism, social conservatism, religious conservatism

慎重さ、保守性

危険や大きな変化を避けようとする、慎重な考え方や行動。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： conservatism in something (His conservatism in business kept the company’s debts low.)

類義語： caution, risk aversion

反対語： boldness

よく使う表現： financial conservatism, inherent conservatism, conservatism in something