Conservative Party (Noun)
Meaning
A political party (especially in Great Britain or Australia) that believes in the importance of a capitalist economy with private ownership rather than state control.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Conservative Party has traditionally been the main opposition to the Labour Party in the UK.
- In Australia, the Liberal Party is often referred to as the conservative party due to its right-wing policies.
- The Conservative Party has been in power in the UK for several decades, implementing various economic reforms.
- The conservative party in Canada has been a dominant force in Canadian politics, often promoting business-friendly policies.
- The Conservative Party's stance on taxation has been a major point of contention with the Labour Party in recent years.