Conservatism
(noun)
- A political philosophy or attitude emphasizing the value of traditional institutions and practices.
- The tendency to preserve existing conditions, institutions, etc., or to restore traditional ones, and to limit change.
- The tendency to avoid change and to hold to traditional values and attitudes, typically in relation to politics or religion.
Origin:
From latin conservare "to keep, preserve".
Examples:
- The party's platform reflected a strong commitment to conservatism.
- The politician was known for his conservatism in economic policy.
- The country's government was characterized by its conservatism in social policies.
- The movement advocated for a return to traditional conservatism values.
- The newspaper's editorial board was known for its conservative views.