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Fiscal Conservative

/ˈfɪs.kəl kənˈsɜːr.və.tɪv/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A person or policy that advocates for limited government spending and lower taxes.

    "The fiscal conservative argued against the new tax proposal, believing it would increase the national debt."
  2. 2

    A political ideology that emphasizes fiscal responsibility and minimal government intervention in the economy.

    "Many fiscal conservatives support budget cuts to ensure a balanced budget."

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The term 'fiscal conservative' combines 'fiscal', derived from the Latin 'fiscalis' meaning 'pertaining to the treasury', and 'conservative', from the Latin 'conservare', meaning 'to preserve'. It evolved in the late 20th century to describe individuals or policies advocating for reduced government spending and lower taxes.

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