Meaning of the word conservatism in English

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conservatism

US /kənˈsɝː.və.tɪ.zəm/
UK /kənˈsɝː.və.tɪ.zəm/
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Noun

1.

commitment to traditional values and ideas with opposition to change or innovation.

Example:
His political views are rooted in deep conservatism.
The party's platform reflects a strong sense of social conservatism.
2.

the tendency to preserve existing conditions or institutions, or to restore traditional ones, and to limit change.

Example:
The government's economic policy is characterized by fiscal conservatism.
There is a growing trend towards environmental conservatism.
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