Tory
noun
A member of a British political party, the Conservative Party.
He is a member of the Tory party.
Often appears as...
- tory party
- tory government
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Political
noun
In the past, a person who supported the British monarchy and was against parliament during the English Civil War.
During the Civil War, he sided with the Tories.
Often appears as...
- tory supporter
- tory soldier
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Historical
noun
In American history, a person loyal to Britain during the American Revolution.
His great-great-grandfather was a Tory in the American Revolution.
Often appears as...
- tory loyalist
- tory during the revolution
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Historical
noun
A member of a British political party, the Conservative Party.
He is a member of the Tory party.
Often appears as...
- tory party
- tory government
Usage tips
Political
noun
In the past, a person who supported the British monarchy and was against parliament during the English Civil War.
During the Civil War, he sided with the Tories.
Often appears as...
- tory supporter
- tory soldier
Usage tips
Historical
noun
In American history, a person loyal to Britain during the American Revolution.
His great-great-grandfather was a Tory in the American Revolution.
Often appears as...
- tory loyalist
- tory during the revolution
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Political Party
Refers to the UK's major center-right political party, associated with conservative politics.
The Tory party aims to lower taxes.
Pro Tip 2/3Current Usage
Mostly used in a modern political context, referring to contemporary politics and issues.
Tory policies on education are under debate.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Politicians
Can refer to anyone who supports the Conservative Party, not just elected officials.
My uncle is a staunch Tory.
Pro Tip 1/3Political Party
Refers to the UK's major center-right political party, associated with conservative politics.
The Tory party aims to lower taxes.
Pro Tip 2/3Current Usage
Mostly used in a modern political context, referring to contemporary politics and issues.
Tory policies on education are under debate.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Politicians
Can refer to anyone who supports the Conservative Party, not just elected officials.
My uncle is a staunch Tory.
Pro Tip 1/3Political Party
Refers to the UK's major center-right political party, associated with conservative politics.
The Tory party aims to lower taxes.
Pro Tip 2/3Current Usage
Mostly used in a modern political context, referring to contemporary politics and issues.
Tory policies on education are under debate.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Politicians
Can refer to anyone who supports the Conservative Party, not just elected officials.
My uncle is a staunch Tory.
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Lionel Shriver
American Journalist
Tory supporters are not spontaneously ashamed; they have been made to feel ashamed. British leftists fiercely believe they are right - in the sense of correct but also in the sense of just. Conservatives likewise believe they are right-as-in-correct. Yet Tories are less confident about whether their politics are right-as-in-just.
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Andrew Adonis, Baron Adonis
British Politician
Systematic social and environmental deregulation, and the economics of austerity while enriching the rich, will be the markers of Farage/Tory politics after Brexit. Singapore-on-Sea for the rich; degradation for the rest.
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Nicola Sturgeon
Scottish Politician
The total impact of the Tory/Liberal tax, welfare and public spending changes has hit the poorest 10% in society disproportionately hard - and women have been affected even more badly than men.
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Dominic Cummings
British Public Servant
Tory MPs largely do not care about these poorer people. They don't care about the NHS. And the public has kind of cottoned on to that.
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Alistair Darling
British Politician
Tory plans to cut 'further and faster' would wreck recovery and roll back Labour's many successes.
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Dawn Foster
British Journalist
Tory housing policy is the epitome of tinkering with the deckchairs while the ship is listing.
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Ozuna
Puerto Rican Musician
Tory Lanez and I have a great relationship.
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Nicola Sturgeon
Scottish Politician
Tory governments are bad for Scotland.
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Lionel Shriver
American Journalist
Tory supporters are not spontaneously ashamed; they have been made to feel ashamed. British leftists fiercely believe they are right - in the sense of correct but also in the sense of just. Conservatives likewise believe they are right-as-in-correct. Yet Tories are less confident about whether their politics are right-as-in-just.
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Andrew Adonis, Baron Adonis
British Politician
Systematic social and environmental deregulation, and the economics of austerity while enriching the rich, will be the markers of Farage/Tory politics after Brexit. Singapore-on-Sea for the rich; degradation for the rest.
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Nicola Sturgeon
Scottish Politician
The total impact of the Tory/Liberal tax, welfare and public spending changes has hit the poorest 10% in society disproportionately hard - and women have been affected even more badly than men.
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Dominic Cummings
British Public Servant
Tory MPs largely do not care about these poorer people. They don't care about the NHS. And the public has kind of cottoned on to that.
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Alistair Darling
British Politician
Tory plans to cut 'further and faster' would wreck recovery and roll back Labour's many successes.
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Dawn Foster
British Journalist
Tory housing policy is the epitome of tinkering with the deckchairs while the ship is listing.
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Ozuna
Puerto Rican Musician
Tory Lanez and I have a great relationship.
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Nicola Sturgeon
Scottish Politician
Tory governments are bad for Scotland.
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