Meaning · noun
conservative; curator
- A person who holds traditional social or political views.
- A keeper or curator of a museum, archive, or library collection.
In a sentence
Il conservatore del museo ha organizzato una nuova mostra temporanea.
The museum curator organized a new temporary exhibition.
Mio nonno è sempre stato un conservatore moderato.
My grandfather has always been a moderate conservative.
Non tutti i conservatori condividono queste nuove riforme fiscali.
Not all conservatives support these new tax reforms.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|
| conservatore | masculine · singular |
| conservatori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine form is 'conservatrice' for both political and professional senses.
- Also functions as an adjective meaning 'conservative'.
Related words
tradizionalista
Meaning · adjective
conservative
- Opposed to radical change; favoring traditional values and institutions.
- Relating to right-of-center political parties or ideologies.
In a sentence
I suoi nonni hanno opinioni molto conservatrici sulla famiglia moderna.
Her grandparents have very conservative opinions about the modern family.
Il governo conservatore ha annunciato una nuova riforma fiscale ieri.
The conservative government announced a new tax reform yesterday.
Non è una persona conservatrice, anzi sostiene molte idee innovative.
She is not a conservative person; on the contrary, she supports many innovative ideas.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|
| conservatore | masculine · singular |
| conservatrice | feminine · singular |
| conservatori | masculine · plural |
| conservatrici | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Feminine singular form is 'conservatrice' ('-tore' becomes '-trice').
- Can also function as a noun ('un conservatore' = a conservative).
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