neoconservatives

Meanings

• noun

  A political ideology that advocates for a strong national defense and free-market economics, with origins in the United States in the mid-20th century.

  - "Neoconservatives believe in a strong military and free markets."
  - "The neoconservative movement emerged in the 1960s and 1970s in the United States."
  - "Many neoconservatives support interventionist foreign policy."

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Synonyms

neocon , neotard

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Variants

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neoconservatism , neoconservatisms , neoconservative , neoconservatives

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Etymology

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The term 'neoconservative' was first used to describe a group of intellectuals who broke with liberalism and embraced conservative principles in the mid-20th century.

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Trivia

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1. The neoconservative movement was influenced by the works of thinkers such as Leo Strauss and Irving Kristol.

2. The term 'neoconservative' is sometimes used pejoratively to describe hawkish foreign policy positions.

3. Neoconservatism has been associated with prominent political figures such as Paul Wolfowitz, Dick Cheney, and Donald Rumsfeld.

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Related Concepts

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1. conservatism: A political ideology that emphasizes traditional values, limited government, and free markets.

2. liberalism: A political ideology that emphasizes individual freedom, equality, and the role of government in promoting the common good.

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Culture

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Neoconservatism has been a significant force in American politics, particularly in foreign policy and national security. It has been the subject of numerous books, articles, and academic studies.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nice Old Conservatives' to remember that neoconservatives are older conservatives.

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