conservatism
pronunciation
How to pronounce conservatism in British English:
UK [kənˈsɜ:vətɪzəm]
How to pronounce conservatism in American English:
US [kənˈsɜrvətɪzəm]
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- Noun:
- a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
Word Origin
- conservatism (n.)
- 1835, in reference to the Conservative party in British politics; from conservative + -ism. From 1840 in reference to conservative principles generally.
Example
- 1. Law and institutional conservatism play a part , too .
- 2. Such conservatism will make investors fret .
- 3. Conservatism will not break this cycle of decline .
- 4. Last year saw a surge in social conservatism .
- 5. The first was fiscal conservatism .