Definition of conservatism Conservatism

/kʌnsɚˈvʌtɪˌzʌm/ - [kunservutizum] - Con•serv•a•tism

We found 7 definitions of conservatism from 6 different sources.

What does conservatism mean?

Noun Plural: conservatisms
conservatism - a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
		conservativism
		political orientation, political theory, ideology an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation
		neoconservatism an approach to politics or theology that represents a return to a traditional point of view (in contrast to more liberal or radical schools of thought of the 1960s)

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conservatism (Noun)
A political philosophy that advocates traditional values.
conservatism (Noun)
A risk-averse attitude or approach.

conservatism (n.)
The disposition and tendency to preserve what is established; opposition to change; the habit of mind; or conduct, of a conservative.

Conservatism is a political idea. Followers of conservatism, called conservatives, like the way things are now, or like the way things were in the past. Conservatives want the government to act to either protect our current way of life, or to return to a better way of life that we used to enjoy.

In the old days, the slogan of conservatives was "God, King, and country". Today, conservatives are usually religious, patriotic, and value tradition. Conservatives think that new ideas are often dangerous, that the old ways are best, and that change, if it comes, should come slowly.

Edmund Burke is called "The Father of Conservatism". Other conservatives include Margaret Thatcher, Barry Goldwater, William F. Buckley, and Ronald Reagan.