Conservative-party
noun
1.
a political party in Great Britain founded about 1832 as successor to the Tory party and characterized by moderate progressivism.
noun
1.
(in Britain) the major right-wing party, which developed from the Tories in the 1830s. It advocates a mixed economy, and encourages property owning and free enterprise In full Conservative and Unionist Party
2.
(in Canada) short for Progressive Conservative Party
3.
(in other countries) any of various political parties generally opposing change
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[kon-ser-vey-ter, kuh n-sur-vuh-] /ˈkɒn sərˌveɪ tər, kənˈsɜr və-/ noun 1. a person who or preserves; preserver; protector. 2. a person who repairs, restores, or maintains the condition of objects, as paintings or sculptures in an art museum, or books in a library. 3. Law. a guardian; a custodian. 4. British. a person employed by the […]
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[kuh n-sur-vuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] /kənˈsɜr vəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/ noun, plural conservatories. 1. a school giving instruction in one or more of the fine or dramatic arts; specifically, a school of music. 2. a greenhouse, usually attached to a dwelling, for growing and displaying plants. 3. Archaic. a place where things are preserved. adjective 4. serving […]