1835, in reference to the Conservative party in British politics; from conservative + -ism. From 1840 in reference to conservative principles generally.
权威例句
1. Jones himself was a curious mixture of ra-dicalism and conservatism.
琼斯自己是个奇特的混合体,既保守又激进。
2. The conservatism of the literary establishment in this country is as-tounding.
这个国家文学界的因循守旧令人震惊。
3. He was a vociferous opponent of Conservatism.
他高声反对保守主义。
4. The author doesn't equate liberalism and conservatism.