conservatism
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/kənˈsɜːrvətɪzəm/
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/kənˈsɜːvətɪzəm/
The preference for avoiding big or quick changes.
Her conservatism showed when she preferred the old methods over new innovations.
The belief that changes in society should be minimal.
The debate highlighted his conservatism, as he argued against radical changes.
The ideas or policies of the Conservative Party in the UK.
He was studying the impact of conservatism on modern politics.