Definition of 'Tory'
Noun
(Tories)
(British) A member or supporter of the Conservative Party, which evolved from Royalist politicians; associated with upholding the rights of the monarchy and the privileges of the established Church.
(by extension) One who is like a British Tory; someone politically conservative.
(Canada) A member or supporter of the Conservative Party of Canada, one of that party's predecessors, or an affiliated provincial political party.
(historical) A pejorative nickname given to the political factions who sought to exclude from the throne of England (the Exclusioners) in the 17th century.
(now|historical|pejorative) An Irish rebel fighting against English rule at the end of the Confederate War and Cromwellian invasion; later extended to other rebels or bandits.
(US|historical|American Revolution) A loyal British citizen.
(US|historical|American Civil War|Confederate states) A Union sympathizer.
Synonyms
* (Politically conservative) conservative, small-c conservative
* (Canada) Conservative, Progressive Conservative, PC,
* (American Revolution) loyalist, Loyalist, United Empire Loyalist
Derived terms
* blue Tory
* red Tory
* Torify, Toryfy
* Toryish
* Toryism
* Tory-Irish
* Tory-Radical
* Tory-Williamite
Antonyms
* Whig
Adjective
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(British) Of or belonging to the Tory Party or the Conservative Party.
(Canada) Of or belonging to the Conservative Party of Canada, one of that party's predecessors, or an affiliated provincial political party.
Related terms
* tory
* Tories
Anagrams
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