neoconservative
Definition
- Noun:
- A political conservative who advocates an assertive, interventionist foreign policy and generally supports free-market capitalism while maintaining some traditional social values: A neoconservative is a proponent of neoconservatism, a political ideology that combines a hawkish stance on international relations with support for economic liberalism and certain conservative social principles.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The senator, a noted neoconservative, argued for increased military spending and promoting democracy abroad.
- Her foreign policy views are influenced by prominent neoconservatives from the 1980s.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: The term can function attributively to describe policies, thinkers, or publications associated with this ideology.
- The article analyzed the neoconservative approach to the region's conflict.
- He writes for a neoconservative think tank.
Variants and Related Words
- Neoconservatism (n): The political ideology or movement itself, characterized by the combination of foreign policy interventionism, economic liberalism, and social conservatism.
- The debate centered on the principles of neoconservatism.
Synonyms
- Hawk (in foreign policy context): A person who advocates a militant or aggressive foreign policy.
- Interventionist: A person who favors interfering in the affairs of other nations.
Related Phrases
- Neocon: A common informal abbreviation for "neoconservative."
- The policy was popular among neocons in the administration.
Noun
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a conservative who subscribes to neoconservatism
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