"compassionate conservatism" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} compassionate conservatism (uncountable)
  1. A political philosophy that stresses using traditionally Conservative techniques and concepts in order to improve the general welfare of society. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Conservatism Related terms: compassionate conservative
    Sense id: en-compassionate_conservatism-en-noun--ue6aBz5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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