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conservatore

conservative

adjective kon-ser-vah-TOH-reh Less Common

Usage Note

Conservatore functions as both adjective and noun: un governo conservatore (a conservative government), i conservatori (the Conservatives). The feminine form is conservatrice: una politica conservatrice. Do not confuse with conservatorio (music conservatory), which is a related but distinct word.

Examples

"Il partito conservatore ha vinto le elezioni."

Natural Translation

The conservative party won the elections.

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