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conservatism

con·serv·a·tism
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh n-sur-vuh-tiz-uh m]
    • /kənˈsɜr vəˌtɪz əm/
    • /kənˈsɜː.və.tɪ.zəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-sur-vuh-tiz-uh m]
    • /kənˈsɜr vəˌtɪz əm/

Definitions of conservatism word

  • uncountable noun conservatism Conservatism is a political philosophy which believes that if changes need to be made to society, they should be made gradually. You can also refer to the political beliefs of a conservative party in a particular country as Conservatism. 3
  • uncountable noun conservatism Conservatism is unwillingness to accept changes and new ideas. 3
  • noun conservatism opposition to change and innovation 3
  • noun conservatism a political philosophy advocating the preservation of the best of the established order in society and opposing radical change 3
  • noun conservatism the form of conservatism advocated by the Conservative Party 3
  • noun conservatism the policies, doctrines, or practices of the Conservative Party 3

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Origin of conservatism

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; conservat(ive) + -ism

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Parts of speech for Conservatism

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

conservatism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for conservatism

noun conservatism

  • moderation — the quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of extremes or excesses; temperance.
  • orthodoxy — orthodox belief or practice.
  • preservation — to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.
  • traditionalism — adherence to tradition as authority, especially in matters of religion.
  • conservativeness — disposed to preserve existing conditions, institutions, etc., or to restore traditional ones, and to limit change.

Antonyms for conservatism

noun conservatism

  • liberalism — the quality or state of being liberal, as in behavior or attitude.

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