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.
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.
conservative independent; conservative without party affiliation
Compound of 保守 (conservative) and 系 (system, faction, lineage).