Definition of Conservatism
Conservatism
con·ser·va·tism
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A political philosophy that favors gradual change and preservation of traditional values.
e.g. The politician's stance on taxation resonated with voters who shared his conservatism.
(noun)
the tendency to favor traditional ideas, situations, and values over newer ones or broad changes;
e.g. While an attitude of conservatism is more likely to result in stability, it opposes innovation.
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