Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person or group resistant to changes and preferring traditional styles and ideas.
Conservative
/kənˈsɜːvətɪv/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The old man himself invariably wore conservative gray."How conservative could I be?He had probably planned a conservative presentation.
Etymology:
The term originates from the late 14th century, derived from the Latin conservare, which means to preserve, protect, keep intact. It evolved into the English word conservative by the early 19th century, often used in political contexts to denote right-leaning ideology.
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