compassionate conservatism

American  

[kuhm-pash-uh-nit-kuhn-sur-vuh-tiz-uhm] / kəmˈpæʃ ə nɪt kənˈsɜr vəˌtɪz əm /

noun

1. a political or social philosophy, especially in the U.S., advocating for conservatism combined with the support of some social services without direct governmental provision of those services.

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Example Sentences

In his Reflections on the Revolution in France, Burke offers what we can call, without irony, a brand of compassionate conservatism.

From Slate • May 25, 2021

Still only 48, he was the future of the Republican Party once: a champion of a flinty yet compassionate conservatism admired by both rank-and-file members of Congress and deep-pocketed donors.

From Economist • Apr. 12, 2018

The goal of compassionate conservatism is not economic leveling but social solidarity — an economic system that allows everyone to live lives of dignity.

From Washington Post • Dec. 4, 2017

Meanwhile, Kasich only seldom saw protesters, and used his folksy demeanor to stroll into events, regale his crowds with stories about life, wisdom, and balanced budgets, and delivered his version of compassionate conservatism.

From MSNBC • May 14, 2016

"In my personal observation of John Kasich, he still represents that compassionate conservatism that has very much a Ronald Reagan feel to it," he said.

From US News • Feb. 23, 2016