Neoconservative: meaning, definitions and examples
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neoconservative
[ ˌniː.oʊ.kənˈsɜːr.və.tɪv ]
political ideology
Neoconservative refers to a political philosophy that emerged in the United States during the late 20th century, characterized by a strong commitment to democracy, a promotion of free-market capitalism, and an assertive foreign policy. Neoconservatives advocate for the use of American power to promote democracy and protect human rights abroad, often through military intervention.
Synonyms
hawk, interventionist, libertarian, right-wing.
Examples of usage
- Many neoconservatives supported the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
- The neoconservative movement has significantly influenced U.S. foreign policy.
- Critics of neoconservatism argue it leads to unnecessary wars.
Translations
Translations of the word "neoconservative" in other languages:
🇵🇹 neoconservador
🇮🇳 नवसंरक्षक
🇩🇪 Neokonservatismus
🇮🇩 neokonservatif
🇺🇦 неоконсервативний
🇵🇱 neokonserwatyzm
🇯🇵 ネオコンサバティズム
🇫🇷 néoconservateur
🇪🇸 neoconservador
🇹🇷 neo-muhafazakâr
🇰🇷 신보수주의
🇸🇦 نيوليبرالية
🇨🇿 neokonzervatismus
🇸🇰 neokonzervativizmus
🇨🇳 新保守主义
🇸🇮 neokonzervativizem
🇮🇸 nýjafnréttur
🇰🇿 неоконсерватизм
🇬🇪 ნეოკონსერვატიზმი
🇦🇿 neokonservatizm
🇲🇽 neoconservador
Etymology
The term 'neoconservative' originated in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s in response to the perceived failures of liberal policies and the social upheaval of the time. Initially, it described a group of disillusioned leftists who became increasingly frustrated with the direction of liberalism, particularly regarding issues like anti-communism and foreign intervention. Prominent figures, such as Irving Kristol and Norman Podhoretz, began to articulate a vision that combined classical liberalism with a strong belief in the necessity of American global leadership. By the 1980s and 1990s, neoconservatism gained substantial traction within the Republican Party and became particularly notable during the presidency of George W. Bush, especially in relation to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The movement has since faced criticism for its aggressive foreign policy approach and has been a significant force in shaping contemporary conservative thought.