conservatism
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vəˌtɪz noun
1.
the disposition to preserve or restore what is established and traditional and to limit change.
2.
the principles and practices of political conservatives.
Related forms
an·ti·con·serv·a·tism, noun
hy·per·con·serv·a·tism, noun
o·ver·con·serv·a·tism, noun
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conservatism (kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | opposition to change and innovation |
| 2. | a political philosophy advocating the preservation of the best of the established order in society and opposing radical change |
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| Conservatism (kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the form of conservatism advocated by the Conservative Party |
| 2. | the policies, doctrines, or practices of the Conservative Party |
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Word Origin & History
conservatism
1835, in reference to the Conservative party in British politics; from conservative. From 1840 in ref. to conservative principles generally.
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Cultural Dictionary
conservatism definition
A general preference for the existing order of society, and an opposition to efforts to bring about sharp change. (Compare liberalism.)
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Conservatism thus rejects patrilineal descent, which is accepted by the reform movement.
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