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con|se|quent /kɒ ns I kwənt/ ADJ [usu ADJ n, oft n ADJ upon/on n] Consequent means happening as a direct result of an event or situation. [FORMAL ] □  The warming of the Earth and the consequent climatic changes affect us all.

con|se|quen|tial /kɒ ns I kwe nʃ ^ə l/

1 ADJ [ADJ n] Consequential means the same as consequent . [FORMAL ] □  …extra staff and consequential costs such as accommodation.

2 ADJ Something that is consequential is important or significant. [FORMAL ] □  From a medical standpoint, a week is usually not a consequential delay.

con|se|quent|ly /kɒ ns I kwentli/ ADV Consequently means as a result. [FORMAL ] □  Grandfather Dingsdale had sustained a broken back while working in the mines. Consequently, he spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair.

con|serv|an|cy /kənsɜː ^r vənsi/ N‑UNCOUNT [usu N n] Conservancy is used in the names of organizations that work to preserve and protect the environment. □  …the Nature Conservancy Council.

con|ser|va|tion /kɒ nsə ^r ve I ʃ ^ə n/

1 N‑UNCOUNT Conservation is saving and protecting the environment. □  …a four-nation regional meeting on elephant conservation. □  …tree-planting and other conservation projects.

2 N‑UNCOUNT Conservation is saving and protecting historical objects or works of art such as paintings, sculptures, or buildings. □ [+ of ] The second image was discovered during conservation of the painting.

3 N‑UNCOUNT The conservation of a supply of something is the careful use of it so that it lasts for a long time. □  …projects aimed at promoting energy conservation.

con|ser|va |tion a rea (conservation areas )

1 N‑COUNT In Britain, a conservation area is an area where birds and animals are protected. □  …wildlife conservation areas.

2 N‑COUNT In Britain, a conservation area is an area where old buildings are protected and new building is controlled.

con|ser|va|tion|ist /kɒ nsə ^r ve I ʃən I st/ (conservationists ) N‑COUNT A conservationist is someone who cares greatly about the conservation of the environment and who works to protect it.

con|serva|tism /kənsɜː ^r vət I zəm/ The spelling Conservatism is also used for meaning 1 . 1 N‑UNCOUNT Conservatism is a political philosophy which believes that if changes need to be made to society, they should be made gradually. You can also refer to the political beliefs of a conservative party in a particular country as Conservatism . □  …the philosophy of modern Conservatism.

2 N‑UNCOUNT Conservatism is unwillingness to accept changes and new ideas. □ [+ of ] The conservatism of the literary establishment in this country is astounding.

con|serva|tive ◆◆◇ /kənsɜː ^r vət I v/ (conservatives ) The spelling Conservative is also used for meaning 1 . 1 ADJ A Conservative politician or voter is a member of or votes for the Conservative Party in Britain. □  Most Conservative MPs appear happy with the government's reassurances. □  …disenchanted Conservative voters. ● N‑COUNT Conservative is also a noun. □  In 1951, the Conservatives were returned to power.

2 ADJ Someone who is conservative has right-wing views. □  …counties whose citizens invariably support the most conservative candidate in any election. ● N‑COUNT Conservative is also a noun. □  The new judge is 50-year-old David Suitor who's regarded as a conservative.

3 ADJ Someone who is conservative or has conservative ideas is unwilling to accept changes and new ideas. □  It is essentially a narrow and conservative approach to child care.