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Conservatives

Verb / kʌˈnsɜ:vʌtɪvz / Another word for conservatives — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Conservatives are people who generally prefer traditional values and ways of doing things. They often believe in limited government, individual rights, and free enterprise.

Synonyms & similar words

conservativist conservative liberal traditionalists reactionaries right-wingers Tories Republicans hawks reactionaries fundamentalists ultraconservatives authoritarians reactionaries rightists purists diehards stick-in-the-muds reactionaries conservatists orthodoxists conventionalists

Synonyms by register

Formal

traditionalists orthodox reactionaries staunch

Informal

old-timers die-hards traditionalists

Literary

ancients staunch adherents

Antonyms

liberals progressives radicals reformers innovators modernists

Common collocations

  • social conservatives
  • fiscal conservatives
  • political conservatives
  • economic conservatives
  • conservative movement
  • conservative party
  • conservative values
  • conservative policies

Word family

noun conservatism
verb conserve
adjective conservative
adverb conservatively

Usage note

Refers to a political or social stance that favors tradition and established institutions. Can sometimes carry a negative connotation depending on the context and speaker's perspective.

Example sentences

  1. My parents are conservatives who vote Republican.
  2. The conservative candidate promised to cut taxes.
  3. Many conservatives believe in protecting gun rights.
  4. Conservatives often oppose gay marriage.
  5. Some conservatives believe in strong national defense.

Quotes

  • "Conservatives believe in individual freedom where liberals believe in governmental action." - Rush Limbaugh
  • "Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives." - John Stuart Mill
  • "Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives." - George Will

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