compassionate conservativism

A form of compassionate conservatism — A political philosophy that stresses using traditionally conservative techniques and concepts in order to improve the general welfare of society.

Meanings

nouncompassionate conservativism (uncountable)
  1. misconstructionuncountableMisconstruction of compassionate conservatism.
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