paleoconservative

American  

[pey-lee-oh-kuhn-sur-vuh-tiv, pal-ee-oh-] / ˌpeɪ li oʊ kənˈsɜr və tɪv, ˈpæl i oʊ- /

noun

1. a person advocating an older, traditional type of conservatism, especially in politics.

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adjective

1. noting or pertaining to such people or their views.

Other Word Forms

• paleoconservatism noun

Etymology

Origin of paleoconservative

First recorded in 1980–85; paleo- ( def. ) + conservative ( def. )

Example Sentences

An energetic autodidact, Hill spun great literature, classical and modern, to justify his mottled Foreign Service record, paleoconservative convictions and neoconservative alliances.

From Salon • May 8, 2021

Fein became a fixture at paleoconservative events—the smartest guy in the room, the one who had a quote from John Adams for any occasion.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2014

George Will, the paleoconservative columnist of the Washington Post, is a big fan.

From The Guardian • Jun. 11, 2013

A Green party activist who doubles as a columnist at the paleoconservative website LewRockwell.com, he has previously been known mainly for his antiwar activities.

From Forbes • Oct. 16, 2012

And paleoconservative Senator Jesse Helms will torment the striped-pants set as chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee.

From Time Magazine Archive