noun
- a person who advocates a form of conservatism that emphasizes strong military power, interventionist foreign policy, and traditional social values, often associated with a shift from liberalism to conservatism.
Usage: political term; often abbreviated as neocon
adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of neoconservatism or neoconservatives.
Usage: political term
Examples
- The neoconservative movement gained influence in American politics during the 1980s.
- She described herself as a neoconservative who believed in a strong military presence abroad.
- Neoconservative foreign policy often prioritizes military intervention to promote democracy.
- The think tank was known for its neoconservative approach to national security.
- Many neoconservatives supported the military action in the Middle East.
- His political views shifted from liberal to neoconservative over the years.