neo-conservatism
noun
(in the US) a right-wing tendency that originated amongst supporters of the political left and has become characterized by its support of hawkish foreign policies
neo-conservative
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a word derived from
neo-conservatism.
Example Sentences
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A prominent classical scholar, contentious defender of traditional education and architect of neo-conservative foreign policy.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 2, 2021
The iconic neo-conservative politician was the British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who held office from 1979 to 1990.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2020
A bastion of neo-conservative thought, the institute was founded in 1961 by uber-Cold Warrior Herman Kahn, whose quest for “winnable” nuclear war strategies inspired Stanly Kubrick’s "Dr. Strangelove."
From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2019
“She emphasizes the UN and sanctions route, and doesn’t emphasise neo-conservative nation building,” he said.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 9, 2016
To think of that as a didactic, neo-conservative agenda is to miss the tone and temper of the work.
From Time Magazine Archive
