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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesconservadorismo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /kõseɾvadoˈɾizmu/
"O conservadorismo político valoriza a continuidade histórica."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A political and social philosophy that promotes retaining traditional social institutions in the context of culture and civilization.
"Modern conservatism often emphasizes free markets, limited government, and strong national defense." - 2
A tendency to prefer existing conditions and to be cautious about or resistant to rapid change or innovation.
"Financial conservatism led the board to avoid high-risk investments."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin conservare, meaning 'to keep, guard, or preserve', entering English via French conservation in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The political suffix '-ism' was added to denote a cohesive political philosophy advocating for the preservation of traditional institutions and customary practices.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Conservatism" is said worldwide
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conservatisme
Transliteration: /kɔ̃.sɛʁ.va.tism/
"Le conservatisme politique défend souvent les valeurs traditionnelles."
Konservatismus
Transliteration: /kɔnzɛʁvaˈtɪsmʊs/
"Der Konservatismus betont die Bedeutung bewährter Traditionen."
conservatorismo
Transliteration: /konzerɡvazjoˈne dei kosˈtuːmi/
"Il conservatorismo dei costumi caratterizza la società rurale."
conservadurismo
Transliteration: /konserβaðurˈismo/
"El conservadurismo defiende la estabilidad social a través de las costumbres."
conservadorismo
Transliteration: /kõseɾvadoˈɾizmu/
"O conservadorismo político valoriza a continuidade histórica."
रुढ़िवाद
Transliteration: rudhivad
"राजनीति में रुढ़िवाद का अपना एक अलग इतिहास है।"
保守主义
Transliteration: bǎoshǒu zhǔyì
"保守主义强调对传统价值观的尊重。"
보수주의
Transliteration: bosu-jui
"그들은 사회적 변화 속에서도 보수주의를 유지했다."
保守主義
Transliteration: hoshu shugi
"保守主義は伝統的な社会規範を重視する。"
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