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conservatism
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conservatism
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conservatism
/kən
ˈ
sɚvəˌtɪzəm/
noun
conservatism
/kən
ˈ
sɚvəˌtɪzəm/
noun
Learner's definition of CONSERVATISM
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belief in the value of established and traditional practices in politics and society
political
conservatism
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dislike of change or new ideas in a particular area
cultural/religious
conservatism
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