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보수적

bosu-jeok
adjective★Intermediate— conservative
general

Favoring traditional values, institutions, and social structures; resistant to change or innovation.

보수적인 정책은 사회 변화를 반대한다.

Conservative policies oppose social change.

그 정당은 보수적인 입장을 취하고 있다.

That party holds conservative views.

💡

Often used in political, social, or cultural contexts to describe resistance to progressive ideas.

Collocations

보수적 가치관conservative values보수적 정책conservative policy보수적 입장conservative stance

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Antonyms

Related Phrases

보수주의phrase
conservatism
보수파phrase
conservative faction

💡Pro Tip

Political Context

In political discussions, '보수적' often refers to right-wing or traditionalist ideologies.

⚡Gold Rule

Usage in Modern Contexts

While often associated with politics, '보수적' can also describe personal attitudes toward change in any domain.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the noun '보수' (conservation, preservation) with the suffix '-적' (adjectival form).

📝Usage Notes

Can be used to describe individuals, groups, or ideologies that prioritize tradition and stability over change.

Word Breakdown

보수
conservation, preservation
root
+
-적
adjectival suffix
suffix
한영사전

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