Conservatism Meaning
/kənˈsɜːvətɪzəm/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA political philosophy that advocates traditional values.
nounA risk-averse attitude or approach.
Sentence Examples
In the battle of ideas, science defeated conservatism.
I do not believe in conservatism.
CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ made him oppose any changes to the traditional school curriculum.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The region's traditional political ____ means its voters generally firmly resist rapid social changes.
Word Origin & History
Either irregularly from conservative + -ism or from conservate + -ism; ultimately from Latin cōnservāre (“to conserve; to keep, guard, observe”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Oddly, with the liberals and radicals in power in NSW, the conservatives realized that a nominated upper house was no longer a bastion of conservatism and some began to call for an elected legislative council."
— 2009, Jack P. Greene, Exclusionary Empire: English Liberty Overseas, 1600-1900, page 240:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ made him oppose any changes to the traditional school curriculum.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The region's traditional political ____ means its voters generally firmly resist rapid social changes.