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10 Language-to-English Dictionarieskonservativ
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kɔnzɛʁvaˈtiːf
"Die Partei vertritt eine konservative Politik."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation, typically in relation to politics or religion.
"He holds conservative views on fiscal policy and public spending."
- 1
A person who is averse to rapid change and holds traditional values.
"The party is traditionally supported by political conservatives."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the late Middle English verb 'conserven' (to preserve), originating from Old French 'conserver' and ultimately from Latin 'conservare' (com- 'together' + servare 'to keep, guard'). The political and social sense emerged in the early 19th century, notably popularized by British statesman George Canning and the Tory party to describe a disposition favoring traditional institutions and resisting abrupt changes.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Conservative" is said worldwide
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conservateur
Transliteration: kɔ̃.sɛʁ.va.tœʁ
"Il a des opinions politiques très conservatrices."
konservativ
Transliteration: kɔnzɛʁvaˈtiːf
"Die Partei vertritt eine konservative Politik."
conservatore
Transliteration: kon.ser.vaˈto.re
"Ha una visione del mondo piuttosto conservatrice."
conservador
Transliteration: kon.seɾ.βaˈðoɾ
"Prefiere un estilo de vida más bien conservador."
conservador
Transliteration: kõ.seʁ.vaˈdoʁ
"Ele tem valores familiares muito conservadores."
रूढ़िवादी
Transliteration: rurhivadi
"उनके विचार समाज में बहुत रूढ़िवादी माने जाते हैं।"
保守的
Transliteration: bǎoshǒu de
"他在财务管理上总是采取保守的策略。"
보수적인
Transliteration: bosujeogin
"그는 사회적 문제에 대해 매우 보수적인 입장을 취한다."
保守的
Transliteration: hoshuteki
"彼の考え方はどちらかというと保守的です。"
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