1835, in reference to the Conservative party in British politics; from conservative + -ism. From 1840 in reference to conservative principles generally.
实用例句
1. Jones himself was a curious mixture of ra-dicalism and conservatism.
琼斯自己是个奇特的混合体，既保守又激进。
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2. The conservatism of the literary establishment in this country is as-tounding.
这个国家文学界的因循守旧令人震惊。
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3. He was a vociferous opponent of Conservatism.
他高声反对保守主义。
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4. The author doesn't equate liberalism and conservatism.
