单词 | conservatism |
释义 | conservatism (once / 2324 pages) n When people discuss politics and mention the word conservatism, they're talking about a philosophy that favors making few changes in society, sticking with traditions, and often spending as little money as possible. Conservatism is most often used to describe the beliefs of right-wing politicians and the people who tend to vote for them. There are some who practice fiscal conservatism — which focuses on reducing spending and cutting budgets — while being more liberal socially. Social conservatism tends to favor things like traditional roles for women and men, and to object to major changes in society like same sex marriage. A person who embraces conservatism is called a conservative. WORD FAMILYconservatism: conservatisms, neoconservatism USAGE EXAMPLESBut his Presidency, especially if it is successful, will inevitably change the shape of conservatism in the United States. The New Yorker(Jan 01, 2017) His claim to authority is a stint in the Reagan White House, and a string of books outlining his philosophy of “constitutional conservatism”. The Guardian(Dec 30, 2016) Political and social conservatism, shot through with a panic about a disease that neither leader seemed eager to even acknowledge, was the prevailing mood. Salon(Dec 27, 2016) n a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes Syn|Hypo|Hyper conservativism neoconservatism an approach to politics or theology that represents a return to a traditional point of view (in contrast to more liberal or radical schools of thought of the 1960s) reactionextreme conservatism in political or social matters ideology, political orientation, political theory an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation |
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