Social Values

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person who is averse to change and holds traditional values

adjective holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation, typically in relation to politics or religion

  • The Conservative party won the majority in the recent election.
  • My dad is a Conservative and always votes for the same party.
  • Some people think being Conservative means you're old-fashioned.
  • Her approach to investing is very Conservative, preferring low-risk options.

noun the belief that only physical matter exists

  • The philosopher argued that materialism is a shallow way of viewing the world.
  • Some people are obsessed with materialism and always want the latest gadgets.
  • I'm so over all this materialism, let's just chill and enjoy life.
  • His materialism blinded him to the true beauty of nature.