conservatism

simple noun18 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.0
political conservatism9.0

conservatism as a political ideology or movement

social conservatism8.9

conservatism focused on the preservation of traditional values and social structures

fiscal conservatism8.8

a political-economic philosophy regarding government spending and debt

economic conservatism8.5

a political-economic philosophy that supports policies like fiscal austerity and deregulation

religious conservatism8.4

conservatism that seeks to apply religious teachings to political and social life

cultural conservatism8.2

conservatism related to preserving the heritage or culture of a nation or group

traditional conservatism8.0

a form of conservatism that emphasizes preserving established customs and institutions

modern conservatism7.5

the form of conservatism prevalent in the current era

ideological conservatism7.2

conservatism as a structured system of beliefs or principles

moderate conservatism7.0

a type of conservatism that is not extreme

natural conservatism6.2

describes a tendency towards caution that seems normal and expected

compassionate conservatism6.0

a political philosophy that stresses using conservative techniques to improve the general welfare of society

inherent conservatism5.5

describes a natural tendency towards caution and resistance to change

innate conservatism5.2

describes a natural, inborn tendency towards caution and resistance to change

entrenched conservatism5.0

describes a form of conservatism that is firmly established and difficult to change

diehard conservatism4.5

describes an extreme and unchanging form of conservatism

relative conservatism3.5

conservatism considered in relation or proportion to something else

conservatism in sth6.8

used to specify the area or domain of conservatism, such as in taste, attitude, or policy