CONSERVATISM


Meaning of CONSERVATISM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kənsɜ:(r)vətɪzəm ]

Note: The spelling 'Conservatism' is also used for meaning 1.

1.

Conservatism is a political philosophy which believes that if changes need to be made to society, they should be made gradually. You can also refer to the political beliefs of a conservative party in a particular country as Conservatism .

...the philosophy of modern Conservatism.

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2.

Conservatism is unwillingness to accept changes and new ideas.

The conservatism of the literary establishment in this country is astounding...

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