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conservatism

noun

/kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

Meaning

A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.

Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.

traditionalism, right-wing, orthodoxy, conventionalism

progressivism, liberalism, radicalism

political conservatism, economic conservatism, social conservatism, conservatism movement

a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis

the process of obtaining goods or services, often for business or government

The act of taking someone's power or property illegally or by force.

a large jug with a wide mouth, especially used in the past for carrying water

a poisonous flowering shrub with bright red or pink flowers

A small, metal projectile fired from a gun.