1 opposed to great or sudden social change; showing that you prefer traditional styles and values:
the conservative views of his parents * music which is accessible to an audience with extremely conservative tastes * Her style of dress was never conservative.
2 (usually Conservative) connected with the British Conservative Party:
Conservative members / supporters
3 (of an estimate) lower than what is probably the real amount or number:
At a conservative estimate, he'll be earning ｣50000.
conservatively adverb
Part of speech: noun
1 (usually Conservative) (abbreviation Con) a member or supporter of the British Conservative Party
2 a conservative person
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