conservatism

柯林斯词典

1. N-UNCOUNT Conservatism is a political philosophy which believes that if changes need to be made to society, they should be made gradually. You can also refer to the political beliefs of a conservative party in a particular country as conservatism. (政治) 保守主義; (特指某國) 保守政黨的政治主張
...the philosophy of modern conservatism. …現代保守主義哲學。
2. N-UNCOUNT Conservatism is unwillingness to accept changes and new ideas. 守舊性
The conservatism of the literary establishment in this country is astounding. 這個國家文學界的守舊態度令人震驚。