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paleoconservative
[ pey-lee-oh-kuhn-sur-vuh-tivor, especially British, pal-ee-oh- ]
noun
- a person advocating an older, traditional type of conservatism, especially in politics.
adjective
- noting or pertaining to such people or their views.
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Other Words From
- pale·o·con·serva·tism noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of paleoconservative1
First recorded in 1980–85; paleo- ( def ) + conservative ( def )
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Example Sentences
Paleoconservative Jesse Helms objected to Verity because the nominee favored increased trade with the Soviet Union.
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