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conservative /kən-sûrˈvə-tiv/ adjective- Tending to support the preservation of established views, customs, institutions, etc
- Opposed or averse to change
- Traditional
- Moderate
- Cautious
- (with cap) belonging, or relating, to the Conservative Party
noun- A person opposed or averse to change
- A traditionalist
- (with cap) a person belonging to or supporting the political party which favours the preservation of existing institutions and seeks to promote free enterprise
ORIGIN: Ety as for conserve conserˈvatism noun - Opposition to innovation
- (with cap) the policies and principles of the Conservative Party
conserˈvatively adverb - Traditionally
- In a traditional way
- Moderately or cautiously
conserˈvativeness noun - Conventionality
- Moderation
Conservative Party noun - The British political party advocating support of established customs and institutions, free enterprise, and opposition to socialism
- Any of various similar parties in other countries
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