English
tory
see also: Tory
Noun

tory (plural tories)

  1. Alternative letter-case form of Tory#English|Tory
Adjective

tory (not comparable)

  1. Alternative letter-case form of Tory#English|Tory
Tory
Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /ˈtɔːɹi/
Noun

tory (plural Tories)

  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. (historical, pejorative) 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. (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.
  6. (US, historical, American Revolution) A loyal British subject.
  7. (US, historical, American Civil War, Confederate states) A Union sympathizer.
Synonyms Translations
  • French: Tory
  • German: Tory
  • Russian: то́ри
Adjective

tory (not comparable)

  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.
Proper noun
  1. A female given name
  2. A male given name
Proper noun
  1. An island off the northwest coast of County Donegal in Ulster, Ireland.


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