Definition
conservative: traditional, opposed to change; prudent, reserved
a conservative: someone opposed to change, a reactionary; a member of the British Conservative Party
- "Perhaps it would be wise to come up with a more... modest version for the more conservative countries."
- "Republicans are sometimes called "conservatives", which refers both to their conservative views on the economy, but also to their social values."
- "Are they liberal or conservative?"
- "An outspoken conservative businessman, speaking on condition of anonymity, went so far as to say that the new line is another ploy by liberals to exploit easily-influenced consumers."
- "These days conservatives are often associated with strong religious beliefs as well."
- "Republicans are sometimes called "conservatives", which refers both to their conservative views on the economy, but also to their social values."
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