noun
conservatism
Conservatism (noun) means a political philosophy that advocates traditional values.
noun
1
A political philosophy that advocates traditional values.
2
A risk-averse attitude or approach.
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Etymology
Either irregularly from conservative + -ism or from conservate + -ism; ultimately from Latin cōnservāre (“to conserve; to keep, guard, observe”).
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What is the meaning of conservatism?
"conservatism" (noun) means a political philosophy that advocates traditional values.
What are the different meanings of conservatism?
"conservatism" has 2 main meanings: 1. A political philosophy that advocates traditional values; 2. A risk-averse attitude or approach.