Origin: Greek suffix -ism
Conservatism has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
"After decades of rapid social shifts, many voters returned to conservatism because they felt it offered stability while protecting cherished traditions."
A political philosophy that advocates traditional values.
"Many voters support conservatism because they believe our schools should teach traditional family values rather than progressive social theories."