Conservatism
noun
The belief in traditional values and avoiding sudden change or innovation.
John's conservatism was noticeable when he showed reluctance towards new technologies.
noun
A political philosophy promoting retaining traditional social institutions.
Her conservatism was evident in her political views as she advocated for maintaining old social structures.
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Academic
noun
A disposition in finance to avoid undue risk.
In investment, conservatism might mean a tendency to hold onto cash rather than invest in volatile markets.
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Technical
noun
The belief in traditional values and avoiding sudden change or innovation.
John's conservatism was noticeable when he showed reluctance towards new technologies.
noun
A political philosophy promoting retaining traditional social institutions.
Her conservatism was evident in her political views as she advocated for maintaining old social structures.
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A disposition in finance to avoid undue risk.
In investment, conservatism might mean a tendency to hold onto cash rather than invest in volatile markets.
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Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Resists Change
Conservatism suggests a person does not easily accept new ideas or methods.
Despite the digital age, his conservatism kept him attached to his old typewriter.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Attachment
Conservatism often indicates a strong connection to cultural or familial traditions.
Her conservatism was reflected in her dedication to family Sunday dinners.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
Conservatism can be viewed positively when stability and continuity are needed.
His conservatism ensured that the company's values remained intact over the years.
Pro Tip 1/3Resists Change
Conservatism suggests a person does not easily accept new ideas or methods.
Despite the digital age, his conservatism kept him attached to his old typewriter.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Attachment
Conservatism often indicates a strong connection to cultural or familial traditions.
Her conservatism was reflected in her dedication to family Sunday dinners.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
Conservatism can be viewed positively when stability and continuity are needed.
His conservatism ensured that the company's values remained intact over the years.
Pro Tip 1/3Resists Change
Conservatism suggests a person does not easily accept new ideas or methods.
Despite the digital age, his conservatism kept him attached to his old typewriter.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Attachment
Conservatism often indicates a strong connection to cultural or familial traditions.
Her conservatism was reflected in her dedication to family Sunday dinners.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
Conservatism can be viewed positively when stability and continuity are needed.
His conservatism ensured that the company's values remained intact over the years.
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Inside the bizarre world...
that if they wanted to make some money online or get some attention online, they should just be as outrageous as possible. But I talked to other people who were true ideologues. And to be clear, their ideology was not traditional conservatism. These were people who wanted to revoke female suffrage. These were people who wanted to go back to racial segregation.
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The strange politics of...
that hasn't been disgusted. It turns out that over the past five years a number of researchers have done this, and by and large the results have all been the same, that when people are feeling disgust, their attitudes shift towards the right of the political spectrum, toward more moral conservatism as well.
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The strange politics of...
over the past five years a number of researchers have done this and by and large the results have all been the same that when people are feeling disgust their attitudes shift toward the right end of the political spectrum toward more moral conservatism as well so this is whether you use a foul odor a bad
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The lies our culture...
So, we all have bad seasons in life. And I had one in 2013. My marriage had just ended, and I was humiliated by that failed commitment. My kids had left home for college or were leaving. I grew up mostly in the conservative movement, but conservatism had changed, so I lost a lot of those friends, too.
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Political common ground...
of what conservatism used to stand for. Well, I'd like actually like to hear from you, and if we see some comments coming in from some of you, we'll -- oh, well here's one right now. Jeffrey Alan I've tried to convince progressive friends that they need to understand what motivates Trump supporters,
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A little-told tale of...
in political, social and cultural thought. And it is the product of a complex historical process, one which has gained ground with the rise of Islamic conservatism since the late 1970s. "Just say no" is what conservatives around the world
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My road trip through the...
for North Idaho, and they've built an expatriated community. Given the conservatism of these cops, there's no surprise that North Idaho has a strong gun culture. In fact, it is said, North Idaho has more gun dealers than gas stations.
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Tal Golesworthy: How I...
Which it probably is. I've coined the phrase "obstructive conservatism." So many people in the medical world don't want to change. Particularly when some jumped-up engineer has come along with the answer. They don't want to change.
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Adam Nicolson: The King...
extreme and obsessive conservatism and although it is a great book of liberation and beauty it is in my mind certainly both those things it is also and has often been an instrument of
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American bipartisan...
and believe with him that the test of conservatism is that it works for everyone, regardless of skin color. You're appalled by the alt-right.
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Inside the bizarre world...
that if they wanted to make some money online or get some attention online, they should just be as outrageous as possible. But I talked to other people who were true ideologues. And to be clear, their ideology was not traditional conservatism. These were people who wanted to revoke female suffrage. These were people who wanted to go back to racial segregation.
Video examples
The strange politics of...
that hasn't been disgusted. It turns out that over the past five years a number of researchers have done this, and by and large the results have all been the same, that when people are feeling disgust, their attitudes shift towards the right of the political spectrum, toward more moral conservatism as well.
Video examples
The strange politics of...
over the past five years a number of researchers have done this and by and large the results have all been the same that when people are feeling disgust their attitudes shift toward the right end of the political spectrum toward more moral conservatism as well so this is whether you use a foul odor a bad
Video examples
The lies our culture...
So, we all have bad seasons in life. And I had one in 2013. My marriage had just ended, and I was humiliated by that failed commitment. My kids had left home for college or were leaving. I grew up mostly in the conservative movement, but conservatism had changed, so I lost a lot of those friends, too.
Video examples
Political common ground...
of what conservatism used to stand for. Well, I'd like actually like to hear from you, and if we see some comments coming in from some of you, we'll -- oh, well here's one right now. Jeffrey Alan I've tried to convince progressive friends that they need to understand what motivates Trump supporters,
Video examples
A little-told tale of...
in political, social and cultural thought. And it is the product of a complex historical process, one which has gained ground with the rise of Islamic conservatism since the late 1970s. "Just say no" is what conservatives around the world
Video examples
My road trip through the...
for North Idaho, and they've built an expatriated community. Given the conservatism of these cops, there's no surprise that North Idaho has a strong gun culture. In fact, it is said, North Idaho has more gun dealers than gas stations.
Video examples
Tal Golesworthy: How I...
Which it probably is. I've coined the phrase "obstructive conservatism." So many people in the medical world don't want to change. Particularly when some jumped-up engineer has come along with the answer. They don't want to change.
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Adam Nicolson: The King...
extreme and obsessive conservatism and although it is a great book of liberation and beauty it is in my mind certainly both those things it is also and has often been an instrument of
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American bipartisan...
and believe with him that the test of conservatism is that it works for everyone, regardless of skin color. You're appalled by the alt-right.
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Candace Owens
American Activist
I learned conservatism through my grandfather; I didn't know that was the name. I didn't know these were conservative principles. Starting his life on a sharecropping farm. Working tremendously hard. Five years old, picking cotton and laying tobacco out to dry on a farm, and today he now owns that farm.
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Alex Pareene
American Writer
Most of us don't think forwarding a racist joke or speaking in an insulting 'comedic' accent is appropriate at the workplace. Unfortunately, for those raised in the toxic culture of conservatism, the sort of mentality that leads government employees to do those things is widespread.
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Dennis Prager
American Journalist
There is something about liberalism that is not nearly as true about conservatism. The further left one goes, the more one finds that the ideology provides moral cover for a life that is not moral. While many people left of center lead fine personal lives, many do not.
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Edwin Catmull
American Scientist
I know that with most companies that have a lot of success, it tends to throw you off, and you can become more conservative. One of our questions is, How do we keep from being pulled into conservatism because we're afraid of not being successful again?
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Shelby Steele
American Author
Conservatism is the perfect antidote to underdevelopment. Its commitment to individual responsibility, education, hard work, personal initiative, traditional family values and free markets is a universal formula for success in a free society.
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Jonathan Krohn
American Author
In the book I define conservatism, as I believe it is fit upon four categories of principle: respect for The Constitution, respect for life, less government, and personal responsibility.
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Jill Lepore
American Historian
Conservatism cherishes tradition; innovation fetishizes novelty. They tug in different directions, the one toward the past, the other toward the future.
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Mitt Romney
American Politician
I'm very much engaged in the political battles, but I'm doing it as a supporter of Republicans out of conservatism rather than an active candidate.
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Monica Crowley
American Journalist
In many ways, Nixon started the modern notion of 'compassionate conservatism,' which as we all know is neither 'compassionate' nor 'conservative.
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Dana Perino
American Journalist
Conservatism by its very nature is compassionate.
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Candace Owens
American Activist
I learned conservatism through my grandfather; I didn't know that was the name. I didn't know these were conservative principles. Starting his life on a sharecropping farm. Working tremendously hard. Five years old, picking cotton and laying tobacco out to dry on a farm, and today he now owns that farm.
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Alex Pareene
American Writer
Most of us don't think forwarding a racist joke or speaking in an insulting 'comedic' accent is appropriate at the workplace. Unfortunately, for those raised in the toxic culture of conservatism, the sort of mentality that leads government employees to do those things is widespread.
Quote examples
Dennis Prager
American Journalist
There is something about liberalism that is not nearly as true about conservatism. The further left one goes, the more one finds that the ideology provides moral cover for a life that is not moral. While many people left of center lead fine personal lives, many do not.
Quote examples
Edwin Catmull
American Scientist
I know that with most companies that have a lot of success, it tends to throw you off, and you can become more conservative. One of our questions is, How do we keep from being pulled into conservatism because we're afraid of not being successful again?
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Shelby Steele
American Author
Conservatism is the perfect antidote to underdevelopment. Its commitment to individual responsibility, education, hard work, personal initiative, traditional family values and free markets is a universal formula for success in a free society.
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Jonathan Krohn
American Author
In the book I define conservatism, as I believe it is fit upon four categories of principle: respect for The Constitution, respect for life, less government, and personal responsibility.
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Jill Lepore
American Historian
Conservatism cherishes tradition; innovation fetishizes novelty. They tug in different directions, the one toward the past, the other toward the future.
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Mitt Romney
American Politician
I'm very much engaged in the political battles, but I'm doing it as a supporter of Republicans out of conservatism rather than an active candidate.
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Monica Crowley
American Journalist
In many ways, Nixon started the modern notion of 'compassionate conservatism,' which as we all know is neither 'compassionate' nor 'conservative.
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Dana Perino
American Journalist
Conservatism by its very nature is compassionate.
Example 1 of 10
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