kihafidhina
kee-hah-fee-DHEE-nah
How to say it
Swahilikihafidhinakee-hah-fee-DHEE-nahsoon
Englishconservativesoon
Frenchconservateursoon
Meaning
Holding to traditional ideas and resisting sudden change, in politics, religion or finance. Vyama vya kihafidhina are conservative parties.
Good to know
Related to kuhifadhi, to preserve; it does not change: chama cha kihafidhina, a conservative party; mtazamo wa kihafidhina, a conservative outlook.
Examples
- Chama cha kihafidhina kimeshinda uchaguzi Uingereza.The Conservative party has won the election in Britain.
- Wazee wa kijiji wana mawazo ya kihafidhina.The village elders have conservative ideas.
- Benki ilitoa makadirio ya kihafidhina ya ukuaji wa uchumi.The bank gave a conservative estimate of economic growth.
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