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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 privileges of the established Church.
📖 Definitions of "Tory"
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(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.
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(by extension) One who is like a British Tory; someone politically conservative.
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(Canadian politics) A member or supporter of the Conservative Party of Canada, one of that party's predecessors, or an affiliated provincial political party.
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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.
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(UK politics) Of or belonging to the Tory Party or the Conservative Party.
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(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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