conservatism; adherence to old ways
Refers to a conservative attitude of sticking to established customs or systems, often with a slightly negative nuance of resisting change.
I can no longer keep up with his conservative way of thinking.
The organization maintained its conservative stance.
conservatives; old guard
Compound of 守 (protect, defend) and 旧 (old, former), literally 'defending the old'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from the kanji.