Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

compassionate conservatism

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.18 in modern English

Syllables: com-pas-sion-ate -con-ser-vatism
IPA

38

Scrabble Score

25

Letters

7

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"I do not challenge the conservatism of this Administration. I do challenge its failure to exhibit a compassionate conservatism that adapts itself to the realities of a society ridden by class and race distinction."
"I believe in a visionary and compassionate conservatism"
"1984 November 8, James Robert Jones (interviewee), New York Times I think we should adopt the slogan of compassionate conservatism.... We can be fiscally conservative without losing our commitment to the needy and we must redirect our policy in that direction."

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

compassionate conservative

Frequently Paired Words

compassionate conservative

Questions

What does compassionate conservatism mean?: A political philosophy that stresses using traditionally conservative techniques and concepts in order to improve the general welfare of society.

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