Conservative and Neocon

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

Neocon and conservative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Neocon" instead a noun "Conservative".

Neocon

Neocon noun - A conservative who subscribes to neoconservatism.
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Conservative and neocon are semantically related. You can use "Conservative" instead a noun "Neocon".
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