conservatism

• 主张维护既有的传统、制度和秩序，反对急剧或激进变革的政治或神学立场；也指思想或行为上的守旧倾向。

A political or theological orientation that advocates for preserving established traditions and institutions in society, typically opposing rapid or radical changes.

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1. Political orientationB2formalpolitical

   A political philosophy that emphasizes preserving traditional institutions, values, and practices, and is cautious about rapid or radical change.

   保守主义

   • Conservatism often advocates for free markets and limited government intervention.
   • The party's platform is rooted in social conservatism.
   • Many debates in modern politics center around the clash between progressivism and conservatism.

   同义词rightismtraditionalism

   反义词liberalismprogressivismradicalism

2. Theological orientationC1formal

   A theological stance that seeks to maintain established doctrines, rituals, and interpretations of religious texts, resisting modern or liberal reforms.

   神学取向

   • Theological conservatism often upholds the literal interpretation of sacred scriptures.
   • The church's conservatism led to a split with more progressive members.
   • He studied the history of religious conservatism in the 20th century.

   同义词orthodoxytraditionalism

   反义词liberalismmodernismprogressivismreformism