noun
conservative faction; conservative-leaning
Often used to describe a person, group, or media outlet that aligns with conservative ideology. Can be used as a noun or as a prefix-like modifier.
彼は保守系の政治家だ。
He is a conservative politician.
その新聞は保守系と見られている。
That newspaper is seen as conservative-leaning.
Opposite in political orientation; リベラル系 means 'liberal-leaning' or 'liberal faction'.
Compound of 保守 (conservative) and 系 (system, faction, lineage).