Conservatism - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Conservatism :  (noun)

1: a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes [syn: conservativism]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Conservatism : \Con*serv"a*tism\, n. [For conservatism.] The disposition and tendency to preserve what is established; opposition to change; the habit of mind; or conduct, of a conservative.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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