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Conservatism Definition & Meaning

conservatism
noun
  1. a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes

"Conservatism" in song lyrics

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  • "1950s conservatism"
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  • "pleasantville conservatism"
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  • "kolko's the triumph of conservatism"
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Frequently asked questions

What does conservatism mean?
a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
What part of speech is conservatism?
Conservatism is a noun.

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