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Generally, the left wing is characterized by an emphasis on "ideas such as freedom, equality, fraternity, rights, progress, reform and internationalism" while the right wing is characterized by an emphasis on "notions such as authority, hierarchy, order, duty, tradition, reaction and nationalism"
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\con·serv·a·tive
/kənˈsərvədiv/
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adjective
1.
averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values.
Similar:
traditionalist
traditional
conventional
orthodox
stable
old-fashioned
dyed-in-the-wool
unchanging
hidebound
cautious
prudent
careful
safe
timid
unadventurous
unenterprising
set in one's ways
moderate
middle-of-the-road
temperate
stick in the mud
lib·er·al
/ˈlib(ə)rəl/
adjective
1.
willing to respect or accept behavior or opinions different from one's own; open to new ideas.
2.
relating to or denoting a political and social philosophy that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise.
Similar:
tolerant
unprejudiced
unbigoted
broad-minded
open-minded
enlightened
forbearing
permissive
free
free and easy
easygoing
laissez-faire
libertarian
latitudinarian
unbiased
impartial
nonpartisan
indulgent
lenient
lax
soft
Opposite:
narrow-minded
bigoted
noun
1.
a supporter of policies that are socially progressive and promote social welfare.
2.
a supporter of a political and social philosophy that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise.