conservatism
19 points
English
12 letters
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Definitions
noun
a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kʌnsˈɝːvʌtˌɪzʌm/ · 5 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural conservatisms
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
mechanismterrorismcriticismcommunismjournalismcapitalismorganismracismsocialismoptimismtourismaneurysmexorcismfascismpatriotismheroism
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes” wn-def
- “Another word for conservativism” gen-syn
- “The disposition and tendency to preserve what is established; opposition to change; the habit of mind; or conduct, of a conservative.” web-def
Anagrams
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