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neoconservative

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to neoconservatism.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: neocon, neocoon

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A supporter of neoconservatism.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: neocon, neocoon, neotard, neocohen

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 3

a conservative who subscribes to neoconservatism

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: neocon

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: conservative, conservativist

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *nu Proto-Indo-European *néwos Proto-Hellenic *néwos Ancient Greek νέος (néos) Ancient Greek νεο- (neo-)der. English neo- English conservative English neoconservative From neo- + conservative.