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Neoconservative

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to neoconservatism. US, not-comparable

    "There have been suggestions by a number of American neoconservative hawks to denuke Iran with “swift, massive, devastating force that decapitates the regime."

Noun
  1. 1
    A supporter of neoconservatism. US

    "The neoliberals stand today in somewhat the position neoconservatives occupied a decade ago. Their ambition is to attain the influence in liberal politics that the neoconservatives have attained in conservative politics."

  2. 2
    a conservative who subscribes to neoconservatism wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From neo- + conservative.

Etymology 2

From neo- + conservative.

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