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The correct spelling is tory.
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noun
Say it like: Tor-ee
The correct spelling is tory. (UK politics) A member or supporter of the Conservative Party, which evolved from Royalist politicians; historically associated with upholding the rights of the monarchy and the…
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Meanings
noun
- 1.(UK politics) A member or supporter of the Conservative Party, which evolved from Royalist politicians; historically associated with upholding the rights of the monarchy and the privileges of the established Church.
- 2.(by extension) One who is like a British Tory; someone politically conservative.
- 3.(Canadian politics) A member or supporter of the Conservative Party of Canada, one of that party's predecessors, or an affiliated provincial political party.
- 4.A member of the political factions that sought to prevent the exclusion of James, Duke of York from the throne of England in the 17th century.
- 5.An Irish rebel fighting against English rule at the end of the Confederate War and Cromwellian invasion; later extended to other rebels or bandits.
adjective
- 1.(UK politics) Of or belonging to the Tory Party or the Conservative Party.
- 2.(Canadian politics) Of or belonging to the Conservative Party of Canada, one of that party's predecessors, or an affiliated provincial political party.
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