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Updated June 2026
Favouring traditional values and cautious about change or innovation. In politics, it describes those who support limited government intervention and free-market principles.
“The bank took a conservative approach to lending during the financial crisis.”
/kənˈsɜːvətɪv/
con·serv·a·tive
Contains multiple 'E' vowels and the 'TIVE' suffix; features 'CONS' opening pattern
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