CONSERVATISM

conservatism, conservativism

(noun) a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

conservatism (countable and uncountable, plural conservatisms)

A political philosophy that advocates traditional values.

A risk-averse attitude or approach.

Synonyms

• conservativism

Source: Wiktionary


Con*serv"a*tism, n. Etym: [For conservatism.]

Definition: The disposition and tendency to preserve what is established; opposition to change; the habit of mind; or conduct, of a conservative.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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22 September 2024

SPRINGBOARD

(noun) a beginning from which an enterprise is launched; “he uses other people’s ideas as a springboard for his own”; “reality provides the jumping-off point for his illusions”; “the point of departure of international comparison cannot be an institution but must be the function it carries out”


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