conservatism, conservativism
(noun) a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
Source: WordNet® 3.1
conservatism (countable and uncountable, plural conservatisms)
A political philosophy that advocates traditional values.
A risk-averse attitude or approach.
• 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
15 June 2025
(verb) obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling; “he is always shnorring cigarettes from his friends”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
