Pronunciation: /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
noun a person who is averse to change and holds traditional values
A1 My grandmother is a conservative.
A2 The conservative in the group preferred to stick to traditional methods.
B1 The conservative party won the election by a narrow margin.
B2 She was known for her conservative views on social issues.
C1 The conservative approach to investing proved to be successful in the long run.
C2 The conservative estimate for the project's completion was exceeded by several weeks.
adjective holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation, typically in relation to politics or religion
A1 She has a conservative style of dressing.
A2 The town is known for its conservative values.
B1 The company has taken a conservative approach to budgeting.
B2 He holds conservative views on social issues.
C1 The politician's conservative policies were met with mixed reactions.
C2 The artist's work is often criticized for being too conservative in nature.
formal The Conservative party won the majority in the recent election.
informal My dad is a Conservative and always votes for the same party.
slang Some people think being Conservative means you're old-fashioned.
figurative Her approach to investing is very Conservative, preferring low-risk options.
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