Refers to the political ideology or philosophical stance that emphasizes tradition, stability, and gradual change.
He criticized the policy from a conservative standpoint.
Conservatism tends to oppose radical reforms.
保守主義 (conservatism) emphasizes tradition and gradual change, while リベラリズム emphasizes individual liberty and reform.
neoconservatism
Compound of 保守 (conservation, maintenance) and 主義 (principle, doctrine). The term is a calque from Western political vocabulary, likely entering Japanese in the late 19th or early 20th century.