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conservatist

noun
con·​serv·​a·​tist | \ -vətə̇st, -vətə̇st \
plural -s

Definition of conservatist

: one who supports conservative forces, principles, or ideas

History and Etymology for conservatist

conservatism + -ist

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“Conservatist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conservatist. Accessed 25 Sep. 2022.

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