immobilism

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as in conservatism

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  1. conservatism
  2. illiberalism
Noun
  • Indeed, the language of conservatism is often the language of nostalgia.
    — Michael Kimmel, Time, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Kirk had founded the group to promote conservatism on campuses around the country and was speaking in front of a crowd of more than 2,000 in the courtyard when he was struck and killed by a single bullet.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of conservatism
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  • Resorting to violence merely strengthens the forces of illiberalism and sense of disorder upon which Trumpism feeds.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The signal predicament of our era is the global rise of illiberalism and intolerance.
    — Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Definition of illiberalism
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“Immobilism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immobilism. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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