"theoconservative" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: theoconservatives [plural]
Etymology: From theo- + conservative. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|theo|conservative}} theo- + conservative Head templates: {{en-noun}} theoconservative (plural theoconservatives)
  1. (US) A person who believes that religion should play a role in forming public policy. Tags: US Categories (topical): Conservatism Synonyms: theocon Related terms: theoconservatism

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