Conservatism definition

kən-sûrvə-tĭzəm
The inclination, especially in politics, to maintain the existing or traditional order.
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A political philosophy or attitude that emphasizes respect for traditional institutions and opposes the attempt to achieve social change though legislation or publicly funded programs.
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Caution or moderation, as in behavior or outlook.
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The principles and practices of a conservative person or party; tendency to oppose change in institutions and methods.
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A political philosophy that advocates traditional values.
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A risk-averse attitude or approach.
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Alternative Forms

Alternative Form of conservatism - conservativism

Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
conservatism
Plural:
conservatisms

Origin of conservatism

  • From Latin conservare (“to conserve; to keep, guard, observe”).

    From Wiktionary

Conservatism Sentence Examples

  • This leads to autocracy in politics, fatalism in religion and conservatism in both.

  • There was in his character a peculiar mixture of conservatism and a keen sense of the requirements of the day.

  • In England a considerably less docile conservatism has been predominant.

  • Ritualistic conservatism may be instanced as a practical outcome of this feeling.

  • The fact is that the Montanists represented the conservatism of their day, and even now the Roman Church admits the right of laymen to baptize when a priest cannot be had.

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