conservatism

[ kuh n-sur-vuh-tiz-uh m ]
/ kənˈsɜr vəˌtɪz əm /

noun

the disposition to preserve or restore what is established and traditional and to limit change.
the principles and practices of political conservatives.

Origin of conservatism

First recorded in 1825–35; conservat(ive) + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM conservatism

an·ti·con·serv·a·tism, noun hy·per·con·serv·a·tism, noun o·ver·con·serv·a·tism, noun

Words nearby conservatism

conservation of linear momentum, conservation of mass, conservation of momentum, conservation of parity, conservationist, conservatism, conservative, conservative baptist, conservative jew, conservative judaism, conservative party

British Dictionary definitions for anti-conservatism (1 of 2)

conservatism
/ (kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm) /

noun

opposition to change and innovation
a political philosophy advocating the preservation of the best of the established order in society and opposing radical change

British Dictionary definitions for anti-conservatism (2 of 2)

Conservatism
/ (kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm) /

noun (in Britain, Canada, etc)

the form of conservatism advocated by the Conservative Party
the policies, doctrines, or practices of the Conservative Party

Cultural definitions for anti-conservatism

conservatism

A general preference for the existing order of society, and an opposition to efforts to bring about sharp change. (Compare liberalism.)