neoconservative
adjective /ˌniːəʊkənˈsɜːvətɪv/
/ˌniːəʊkənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
(politics)- relating to political, economic, religious, etc. beliefs that return to traditional conservative views in a slightly changed formCultureIn the US a neoconservative is a politician or journalist who supports the idea that the US is the main world power and should promote American values around the world, using force if necessary. Neoconservatives supported George W Bush's 'War on Terror' and the Iraq War. They put less emphasis on social issues than traditional conservatives.Topics Politicsc2