Neoconservative
adj, noun ·6 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 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 a conservative who subscribes to neoconservatism wordnet
- 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."
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
From neo- + conservative.
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