American English pronunciation

How to pronounce conservatives

IPA transcription: [kən'sɚvətɪvz]

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Noun

  • a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas

  • a member of a Conservative Party

Usage examples

  • He served as Vice President of Witney Conservatives, the local party of David Cameron.
  • The Conservatives did have some pockets of good support, but they were largely isolated.
  • Prior to that, the Progressive Conservatives maintained a stronghold.
  • Most conservatives support the death penalty for particularly egregious crimes.
  • The program was designed to appeal to political conservatives.
  • These along with the smaller inland rural villages are considerably more supportive of Conservatives.
  • After leaving school he chaired the Solihull Young Conservatives.
  • The report was welcomed by Aboriginal Australians but widely criticised by conservatives.
  • Miers withdrew her nomination later that month, largely due to reservations among conservatives.
  • Although the Conservatives did not win an overall majority, their administration continued.