Conservative
Conservative noun - A person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are.
Usage example: proposed legislation that was opposed by conservatives throughout the state
Leftist is an antonym for conservative.
Leftist
Leftist noun - A person who belongs to the political left.
Conservative is an antonym for leftist in topics: deviating by extremes, often extreme change, politically radical.
Both words in one sentence
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After 9/11, Zucker began rethinking his leftist political beliefs and ultimately became a conservative.
Source: Film / An American Carol -
Supports Labour and takes a leftist stance on economic issues but tends to be conservative on social issues (it vocally supported a campaign to retain the anti-gay Section 28 legislation).
- And like Chamberlain, he gets labeled a pantywaist leftist despite actually being a Conservative.
Source: Never Live It Down / Real Life
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