German word

Konservative

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔnzɛʁvaˈtiːvə/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)conservative

Example

Die Konservativen sind gegen schnelle Veränderungen.

The conservatives oppose rapid change.

Illustration for Konservative (conservative)

More examples

Als Konservative setzten sie sich für reduzierte staatliche Eingriffe ein.

As conservatives, they supported reduced government intervention.

Core concept

A person protects an established institution and prefers gradual change to a sudden redesign.

Common phrases

  • als Konservative

    as a conservative

  • die Konservativen im Parlament

    the conservatives in parliament

  • Stammwähler der Konservativen

    the conservatives' core voters

Similar words

Liberale: People who prioritize individual freedom, civil rights, and flexible social and economic policies.
Rechte: People on the political right who emphasize national interests, tradition, and public order.
Sozialdemokraten: People who defend workers and lower-income groups through public services and welfare policies.
Rechtspopulisten: People on the right who gain support through anti-immigration and anti-elite messages.

Definition in German

Politisch oder gesellschaftlich an Traditionen und bestehender Ordnung orientierte Personen.

Word origin

Konservative is the nominalized form of the adjective konservativ, which ultimately comes from Latin conservare, meaning 'to preserve'.

Usage tips

  • As a nominalized adjective, Konservative follows adjective declension: der Konservative is masculine singular, die Konservative is feminine singular, and die Konservativen is plural.

Opposites

Related words

  • Konservatismusconservatismnoun
  • konservativconservativeadjective

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