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How to pronounce conservative
Say it like this: /kənˈsɝvətɪv/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does conservative mean?
nounA person who favors maintenance of the status quo.
One who seeks to promote or preserve traditional values or institutions.
One who seeks to promote traditions in a particular domain (e.g. a fiscal conservative or a social conservative).
adjCautious, moderate.
“The chef added a conservative amount of salt to the dish.”
Tending to resist change or innovation.
“The curriculum committee at this university is extremely conservative.”
Based on pessimistic assumptions, and on the low side.
“At a conservative estimate, growth may even be negative next year.”
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