No. 7,617 in Dutch
conservatief
"Conservatief" means "conservative," referring to a preference for traditional values or resistance to change.
In a sentence
Zij heeft een conservatieve kijk op opvoeding.
She has a conservative view on parenting.
In this sentence, 'conservatieve' refers to a traditional or cautious approach regarding raising children.
Het conservatieve beleid van de regering ontmoette veel kritiek.
The conservative policy of the government met with much criticism.
Here, 'conservatieve' describes policies that tend to resist change and adhere to traditional principles.
Hij kleedt zich altijd conservatief tijdens officiële bijeenkomsten.
He always dresses conservatively during official meetings.
In this context, 'conservatief' is used to mean restrained or modest in style, particularly regarding clothing.
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