A person whose political principles or outlook are similar to those of the Tories (chiefly in sense A. 3a), esp. in supporting monarchical…
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释义 | the world > time > change > absence of change, changelessness > maintaining state or condition > [noun] > opponent of change (15) Tory1712 A person whose political principles or outlook are similar to those of the Tories (chiefly in sense A. 3a), esp. in supporting monarchical… old school1749 A group noted for its conservative views or principles; members of a profession or a political party who adhere to traditional views or methods. i… conservatist1831 A person who resists change and adheres to tradition, esp. on social and political issues; = conservative, n. 2. conservative1832 A person who conserves or preserves something; (now usually) an adherent of traditional values, ideas, and institutions; an opponent of (social and… fossil1844 figurative. A person or thing that is old or out of date, esp. a person who has lost the capacity for emotion or personal development or fails to… mossback1873 A slow, rustic, or old-fashioned person; one attached to antiquated ideas; (hence) an extreme conservative; a reactionary. See also mossyback, n. 2. stand-patter1902 A person, esp. a politician, who continues to maintain an avowed policy or stance; an opponent of change or reform. Cf. stand-pat, n. old school tie1920 A tie with a characteristic pattern indicating that the wearer is a former pupil of a particular school, esp. a British public school. In extended… passéist1921 A person, esp. a writer or artist, with excessive regard for the traditions and values of the past; a backward-looking person. Chiefly opposed to fut… pastist1921 = passéist, n. Frequently in contrast to futurist. auntie1953 Usually with capital initial. An institution, etc., which is considered to be conservative or staid in style or outlook, or (alternatively) which… old schooler1964 A person holding conservative or traditional views or principles, usually with respect to politics or religion; a member of the old school. Luddite1970 transferred. One who opposes the introduction of new technology, esp. into a place of work. Subcategories:— symbol of (1) — condition of (1) |
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