Conservative

/kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who holds traditional attitudes or views.

As a conservative, he believed in the power of free markets.

An advocate of conservative politics.

The conservatives in the debate argued against government intervention in the economy.

adjective

Holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation.

She has conservative views on social issues.

Designating a political philosophy that promotes traditional institutions and opposes rapid change.

The conservative party advocated for fiscal responsibility and limited government.

Tending to resist change; favoring established customs and practices.

His conservative approach to investing was focused on stability.

From Latin 'conservativus', meaning 'to preserve'.

conservative estimate

An estimate that is lower than the actual amount to avoid overstatement.

conservative values

Beliefs that emphasize tradition and social stability.

conservative politics

Political ideologies that prioritize the preservation of existing institutions and practices.

liberal

Open to new behavior or opinions.

moderate

Avoiding extremes, being balanced in views.

Conservative millennial

Some people call him a conservative millennial because of his traditional views.

Conserve

She likes to conserve her energy, so she often skips parties that are too wild.