conservatism
UK/kən'sɜːvə,tɪzəm/US/kәn'sә:vәtizәm/
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Definitions
n.
A political philosophy favoring tradition and gradual change
保守主义
n.
A general tendency to resist change
守旧倾向；保守性
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedconservativetogether, with
+
-ismserve; keep, guard, watch over
=conservatism
conservative + -ism ('doctrine, tendency') = the belief in conserving tradition. Used both for the political ideology and for a general resistance to change. Points back to conservative.
Example Sentences
- 1.
His political conservatism shaped every policy he proposed.
- 2.
There is a deep conservatism in the way the industry operates.