Conservatism and Socialism

Conservatism

Conservatism noun - Attitudes or opinions tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions.

Socialism is an antonym for conservatism.

Socialism

Socialism noun - A political theory advocating state ownership of industry.
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Synonyms for Socialism

Conservatism is an antonym for socialism.

Both words in one sentence

  • Useful Notes / Australian Politics As with the Coalition, Labor members have a very wide range of political views ranging from old-style socialism to Christian social conservatism to 'third-way' centralism, averaging out to a more or less centre-left position.
  • Straw Character Tiny Dick is largely used to promote Democratic Socialism while putting down Conservatism and other related ideologies.
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