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Meaning of
conservative
in English
conservative
us
//kənˈsɜːrvətɪv//
uk
//kənˈsɜːvətɪv//
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Plural
conservatives
Definitions
Noun
one
favoring
status
quo
maintenance
one
opposing
institutional
changes
a
fiscal
conservative
(
US
economics
)
The
economist
identified
as
a
conservative
due
to
his
views
on
government
spending
.
a
social
conservative
(
US
social
sciences
)
The
conservative
movement
in
the
US
focuses
on
traditional
family
values
.
advocating
decentralization
;
non-interventionism
The
politician's
conservative
stance
on
foreign
policy
emphasizes
minimal
intervention
.
Adjective
cautious
;
moderate
in
approach
The
company
has
a
conservative
approach
to
investment
.
resisting
change
;
preserving
tradition
The
conservative
politician
opposed
the
new
tax
reform
.
supporting
fiscal
or
social
conservatism
She
is
a
conservative
dresser
and
prefers
classic
styles
.
Compounds / Phrases
small-c conservative
superconservative
