liberal conservative
"Liberal conservative" refers to a political ideology that blends elements of liberalism and conservatism, emphasizing both individual freedoms and traditional values.
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Definition
C1Political Ideology
(political, centrist)A belief system that merges individual freedom and limited government with support for traditional institutions and social stability.
Example
- The candidate's liberal conservative views appeal to voters who value both personal liberties and societal traditions.
- Liberal conservatives often advocate for economic policies that encourage free markets while maintaining a strong state to uphold law and order.
C1Political Identity
(political)A person who supports both progressive social policies and conservative economic or social values.
Example
- As a liberal conservative, she supports marriage equality but prefers limited government intervention in business.
- Liberal conservatives may favor healthcare reform while also advocating for fiscal responsibility.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "liberal conservative":
liberal democracysmall-l liberalneoclassical liberalismright wingradical centristregressive leftistleft winglibertarian socialistlibertarian communist