/ kənˈsɜːvətɪzəm; NAmE -ˈsɜːrv-/ noun [ U ]
1.
the tendency to resist great or sudden change :
the innate conservatism of older people
2.
(also Conservatism ) the political belief that society should change as little as possible :
an examination of the political theories of conservatism and liberalism
3.
(usually Conservatism ) the principles of the Conservative Party in British politics