conservative sectors
[/kənˈsɜrvətɪv ˈsɛktərz/]
noun phrase
setores conservadores
1. Industries, economic segments, or social groups that resist change, favor traditional practices, and typically oppose rapid innovation or progressive policies
Conservative sectors of the economy have been slow to adopt digital technologies.
Os setores conservadores da economia têm sido lentos na adoção de tecnologias digitais.
2. Segments of society or business that maintain traditional values, established hierarchies, and conventional methods of operation
The banking and agriculture sectors are often considered conservative sectors.
Os setores bancário e agrícola são frequentemente considerados setores conservadores.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian and American political and economic discourse to describe sectors like agriculture, mining, banking, and manufacturing that tend to lobby for protectionist policies and resist environmental or labor reforms. In Brazil, discussions about conservative sectors often relate to agribusiness influence on policy. The phrase carries a neutral descriptive meaning in economic contexts but can have political connotations depending on who uses it.
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