Question

What does the term 'conservative' mean?

Answer 1

Conservatism is a political and social philosophy promoting traditional social institutions in the context of culture and civilization.There is no single set of policies regarded as conservative because the meaning of conservatism depends on what is considered traditional in a given place and time.

Answer 2

Conservatism is a political and social philosophy promoting traditional social institutions in the context of culture and civilization. ... There is no single set of policies regarded as conservative because the meaning of conservatism depends on what is considered traditional in a given place and time......