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compassionate conservatism

compassionate conservatism noun: a political philosophy that stresses using traditionally conservative techniques and concepts in order to improve the general welfare of society.

Noun

compassionate conservatism (uncountable)

  1. A political philosophy that stresses using traditionally conservative techniques and concepts in order to improve the general welfare of society.
    • I do not challenge the conservatism of this Administration. I do challenge its failure to exhibit a compassionate conservatism that adapts itself to the realities of a society ridden by class and race distinction.1981 July 23, Vernon Jordan, New York Times, page 17
    • I believe in a visionary and compassionate conservatism1984 September 20, Ray Shamie, Christian Science Monitor, page 19

Questions about compassionate conservatism

What does compassionate conservatism mean?
Compassionate conservatism means a political philosophy that stresses using traditionally conservative techniques and concepts in order to improve the general welfare of society.
What part of speech is compassionate conservatism?
Compassionate conservatism is a noun.

Words near compassionate conservatism in the dictionary

  1. compassion
  2. compassion fatigue
  3. compassion fatigues
  4. compassionable
  5. compassionate
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  7. compassionate conservativism
  8. compassionate leave
  9. compassionate use
  10. compassionate uses
  11. compassionated

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