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paleoconservative

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Holding views associated with paleoconservatism.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Topics: government, politics

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A political conservative who espouses paleoconservatism, opposing mass immigration, embracing states' rights and supporting cultural conservatism and social structures perceived to be traditional.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Topics: government, politics

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History

Etymology

From paleo- + conservative, by analogy with neoconservative.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: paleokonservativ — holding the views associated with paleoconservatism
  • Japanese: 旧保守 (kyūhoshu) — holding the views associated with paleoconservatism
  • Korean: 고보수주의적 (gobosujuuijeok) — holding the views associated with paleoconservatism
  • German: Paleokonservative — person espousing paleoconservatism
  • Japanese: 旧保守 (kyūhoshu) — person espousing paleoconservatism
  • Korean: 고보수주의자 (gobosujuuija) — person espousing paleoconservatism