conservatism
noun/kənˈsɜrvətɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #8,372 most common English word
Meaning
The tendency to prefer traditional institutions and resist rapid change, especially in politics.
Example sentence
His political views reflect strong conservatism when it comes to government spending.
Synonyms & related words
- traditionalism
- orthodoxy
- conventionalism
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