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compassionate conservatism en · NOUN
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(uncountable) A political philosophy that stresses using traditionally conservative techniques and concepts in order to improve the general welfare of society.
1984 November 8, James Robert Jones (interviewee), New York Times
I think we should adopt the slogan of compassionate conservatism.... We can be fiscally conservative without losing our commitment to the needy and we must redirect our policy in that direction.
I believe in a visionary and compassionate conservatism
1984 September 20, Ray Shamie, Christian Science Monitor, page 19:I do not challenge the conservatism of this Administration. I do challenge its failure to exhibit a compassionate conservatism that adapts itself to the realities of a society ridden by class and race distinction.
1981 July 23, Vernon Jordan, New York Times, page 17:
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compassionate conservative