conservatism

con·ser·va·tism

the principles and practices of a conservative person or party; tendency to oppose change in institutions and methods

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conservatism

noun

The inclination, especially in politics, to maintain the existing or traditional order.
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.
Caution or moderation, as in behavior or outlook.

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Noun

(plural conservatisms)

A political philosophy that advocates traditional values.
A risk-averse attitude or approach.

Origin

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

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(4) The ignorance and conservatism of the women.
In England a considerably less docile conservatism has been predominant.
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.
Ritualistic conservatism may be instanced as a practical outcome of this feeling.
It has been amended with considerable freedom (37 amendments up to 1907), but with more conservatism than has often prevailed in the constitutional reform of other states; so that the constitution of Massachusetts is not so completely in harmony with modern democratic sentiment as are the public opinion and statute law of the state.

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