CEFR B2

conservatism

noun

Meaning

A political or social philosophy advocating for the preservation of established institutions and traditional values, often resisting rapid change.

Examples

The party's platform was built on principles of fiscal conservatism and a strong national defense.
She expressed her conservatism by advocating for slower adoption of new technologies in the workplace.

Synonyms: traditionalism, orthodoxy, reactionary

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conservatism (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɜːrvətɪzəm/

Definition

A political or social philosophy advocating for the preservation of established institutions and traditional values, often resisting rapid change.

Examples

The party's platform was built on principles of fiscal conservatism and a strong national defense.
She expressed her conservatism by advocating for slower adoption of new technologies in the workplace.
His deep-seated conservatism made him wary of the proposed social reforms.

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