Conservatism

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɜːrvəˌtɪzəm/

Conservatism (noun)

  1. A way of thinking that prefers traditional ideas and slow change, because it believes old methods are safer.
  2. A political belief system that supports limited government and traditional social values.
  3. The attitude of being careful about new laws or reforms, wanting proof they will work before accepting them.

Examples

  • Her conservatism makes her prefer slow change values.
  • Slow change values often come from conservatism.