Definitions for: Conservatism

[n] a political orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes

Webster (1913) Definition: Con*serv"a*tism, n. [For conservatism.]
The disposition and tendency to preserve what is established;
opposition to change; the habit of mind; or conduct, of a
conservative.

Synonyms: conservativism

See Also: ideology, political orientation, political theory, reaction