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    neoconservative
    /ˌniːə(ʊ)kənˈsəːvətɪv/

    adjective

    • 1. relating to or denoting a return to a modified form of a traditional viewpoint, in particular a political ideology characterized by an emphasis on free-market capitalism and an interventionist foreign policy.

    noun

    • 1. a person with neoconservative views.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › NeoconservatismNeoconservatism - Wikipedia

    The term neoconservative was popularized in the United States during 1973 by the socialist leader Michael Harrington, who used the term to define Daniel Bell, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, and Irving Kristol, whose ideologies differed from Harrington's.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNEOCONSERVATIVE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    Neoconservative is an adjective or noun that describes someone who has conservative or right-wing politics, supports the free market, and favors using military power to intervene in other countries. Learn more about the meaning, origin, and usage of neoconservative with examples from various sources.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › neoconservativeNeoconservative Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the origin, usage and examples of the word neoconservative, which can mean a former liberal or a conservative who advocates democracy and U.S. interest. Find synonyms, related articles and more on Merriam-Webster.com.

  5. www.britannica.com › topic › neoconservatismNeoconservatism | US Foreign Policy, Conservative Ideology &...

    Jun 26, 2024 · Neoconservatism is a variant of conservatism that combines features of traditional conservatism with political individualism and a qualified endorsement of free markets. It arose in the 1970s among intellectuals who disliked communism and the counterculture of the 1960s, and it emphasizes cultural, religious, and foreign policy issues.

  6. www.oxfordreference.com › display › 10Neoconservatism - Oxford Reference

    Neoconservatism is a school of political thought in the USA that advocates using US power to spread freedom and democracy by force and without international cooperation. It emerged in the 1970s and influenced Republican presidents since Ronald Reagan, especially after September 11, 2001.

  7. www.hoover.org › research › what-neoconservatism-and-isntWhat Neoconservatism Is—and Isn’t - Hoover Institution

    Oct 12, 2008 · Neoconservatism is an intellectual movement that emphasizes the importance of American constitutional government, freedom, democracy, and international order. It originated from a critique of liberal policies that failed to consider the consequences of their actions and has been associated with the Iraq war.

  8. www.britannica.com › summary › neoconservatismneoconservatism summary | Britannica

    Neoconservatism is a political movement that emerged in the 1960s among conservatives and some liberals who opposed leftist trends and advocated a free-market economy, social conservatism, and a strong military. Learn more about its origins, beliefs, and role in the Iraq War.