CONSERVATISM Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

conservatism

noun

kən-ˈsər-və-ˌti-zəm

as in conservativeness

attitudes or opinions tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions the state's well-known conservatism means that progressive legislation always has an uphill battle

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Recent Examples of conservatism For about 15 years, Thiel has voiced his support for national conservatism, and has criticized the ideas of economic liberal attitudes and free trade. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 The team represents the Trump worldview: Traditional conservatism is dead — and its biggest, lifelong advocates neutered to the point of irrelevance. —

Axios, 23 Nov. 2024 At times, the views seemed to align with nascent forms of populist conservatism. —

Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024 Others point to Virginia's political shift to the left, driven by Northern Virginia, while the rest of the South maintains its conservatism. —

Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for conservatism