The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting; the keeping (of a thing) in a safe or entire state; preservation. / Wise use of natural resources.

plural of conservation

Of or pertaining to conservation. / conversational

plural of conservancy

Accompanied by conservation.

present participle of conserve

Cautious, moderate. / Tending to resist change or innovation. / Based on pessimistic assumptions.

(politics) One who opposes changes to the traditional institutions of their country. / (US, politics) A person who favors decentralization of political power and disfavors interventionist foreign policy.

One who conserves, preserves or protects something. / (law) A person appointed by a court to manage the affairs of another; similar to a guardian but with some powers of a trustee.

In a conservative manner