old-line
Adjective: 1. Adhering to traditional, conservative, or reactionary principles; long-established and resistant to change. This describes a person, group, or institution that is steadfastly committed to conventional, often politically conservative, ideas and methods, typically representing a long-standing tradition or lineage.
The adjective old-line is used attributively (before a noun) to describe entities known for their traditionalist views or long-established nature. * The party was dominated by old-line conservatives who resisted any reform. * She comes from an old-line New England family with deep historical roots. * The newspaper is an old-line institution that has been publishing for over 150 years.
- Conceptual Use: The term can imply a degree of inflexibility or being out of touch with modern developments, though not always pejoratively. It can also convey respect for tradition and stability.
- The company's old-line management style clashed with the innovative culture of the new tech division.
- Old-line is a compound adjective. A hyphen is typically used, especially when preceding a noun.
- Oldliner (noun): A person who holds old-line views or is a member of an old-line group.
- The proposal was criticized by party oldliners.
- Conservative: Favoring traditional views and values; cautious about change.
- Traditionalist: Adhering to tradition, especially in cultural or religious practices.
- Reactionary: Opposing political or social liberalization or reform.
- Established: Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
- Long-standing: Having existed for a long time.
- Progressive: Favoring or implementing social reform or new, liberal ideas.
- Innovative: Featuring new methods; advanced and original.
- Radical: Advocating for thorough or complete political or social reform.
- Modernist: Relating to or characterized by modern ideas or styles.
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adhering to conservative or reactionary principles
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an oldline senator
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