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conservatism::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | conservativism |
| Type of | ideology, political orientation, political theory |
| Has types | neoconservatism, reaction |
Examples of conservatism
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However, a review of history exposes conservatism to a different interpretation.
From the kentucky.com
Above all, conservatism appropriately constructed as befit the party of Lincoln.
From the time.com
He searches constantly for reconciliation between conservatism and cheerfulness.
From the telegraph.co.uk
The archbishop's conservatism, too, is an appealing aspect to young seminarians.
From the stltoday.com
Reagan invested conservatism with an optimism that helped to revitalize the GOP.
From the newsobserver.com
Consider, next, the peculiar character of the president's domestic conservatism.
From the economist.com
And the crackpots, once exiled, are beginning to define conservatism once again.
From the economist.com
Mr Blair's neo-conservatism, they imply, may be purer and deeper than Mr Bush's.
From the economist.com
The conservatism of many Muslims in Britain's Midlands also influences the tone.
From the economist.com
- A political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
- Conservatism (conservare, "to preserve") is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports minimal and gradual change in society. ...
- A political philosophy that advocates traditional values; A risk-averse attitude or approach
- An investment strategy aimed at long-term capital appreciation with low risk; moderate; cautious; opposite of aggressive behavior; show possible losses but wait for actual profits. Concept which directs the least favorable effect on net income.
- Political philosophy that favors limited government with minimal regulation and governmental interference in the economy and other aspects of social life. In general, conservatives favor giving power to state and local governments rather than to the national government.
- A selfish right-wing approach that minimizes national government help of individuals and promotes traditional values and lifestyles. Thus Conservatism opposes change unless it reduces government support of individuals or regresses to even more traditional values and lifestyles than are in place.
- The concept that dictates that in selecting among alternatives, the method or procedure that yields the lesser amount of net income or asset value should be selected.
- A political ideology that embraces individual opportunity, public order, and traditional values. Over the past few decades, more Americans have self-identified as conservative than as liberal, with moderates sometimes surpassing conservatives in number.
- (1) a bag with a hole in it. (2) organized hypocrisy. (3) preserving the past for no reason whatsoever. / (4) preserving the best from the past without knowing what is best. /
