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conservatism

[ kuhn-sur-vuh-tiz-uhm ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the disposition to preserve or restore what is established and traditional and to limit change.
the principles and practices of political conservatives.

conservatism

/ kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm /

opposition to change and innovation
a political philosophy advocating the preservation of the best of the established order in society and opposing radical change

Conservatism

/ kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm /

conservatism

A general preference for the existing order of society, and an opposition to efforts to bring about sharp change. ( Compare liberalism .)

First recorded in 1825–35; conservat(ive) + -ism

Why not dress up conservatism with more compassionate rhetoric rather than green eyeshades?

Fifty Years ago, “The Paranoid Style of American Politics” changed how we think about modern conservatism.

This may seem like a contradiction, if “conservative” means political conservatism.

His conservatism, which is more of a cultural than political kidney, seems to fascinate, delight or detract critics.

And we had a long talk about libertarian social conservatism with some diners making a defense of its creeds.

Furthermore, the increased radicalism of the few was more than counterbalanced by the intensified conservatism of the many.

One would look in vain for a better example of the conservatism of the legal profession.

How far can Conservatism be induced to plan and construct before it resists the thrust towards change.

It's the peculiarity of English conservatism that it's persistently progressive and rejuvenescent.

Conservatism cannot emancipate itself from the conditions of the age.

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