conservatism
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /kənˈsɜːrvətɪzəm/ · UK /kənˈsɜːvətɪzəm/
conservatism means: A political belief that supports traditional values and prefers gradual change.
noun
A political belief that supports traditional values and prefers gradual change.
- His politics reflect social conservatism.
- The party combines economic reform with cultural conservatism.
- She wrote a book about the history of conservatism.
A cautious way of thinking or acting that avoids risk and major change.
- Their financial conservatism limited borrowing.
- Conservatism in planning can protect a small business.
- Her natural conservatism made her question the ambitious proposal.
Questions about conservatism
What does conservatism mean?
A political belief that supports traditional values and prefers gradual change.
What is conservatism in other languages?
Türkçe: muhafazakârlık · Español: conservadurismo · Français: conservatisme · Deutsch: Konservatismus · Italiano: conservatorismo · 日本語: 保守主義
How do you pronounce conservatism?
In American English /kənˈsɜːrvətɪzəm/; in British English /kənˈsɜːvətɪzəm/.
How do you use conservatism in a sentence?
His politics reflect social conservatism. The party combines economic reform with cultural conservatism.
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