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tory

/ˈtɔːri/ /ˈtoʊri/

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noun

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"My grandfather has always been a Tory and firmly believes in traditional British values. "

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(by extension) One who is like a British Tory; someone politically conservative.

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"My grandfather is a real Tory; he believes strongly in tradition and limited government intervention. "

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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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"My neighbour, a strong Tory, always puts up a campaign sign for the Conservative candidate during elections. "

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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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"During the intense political debates of the late 17th century, a Tory would have argued that James, the Duke of York, had a rightful claim to the English throne despite his Catholic faith. "

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An Irish rebel fighting against English rule at the end of the Confederate War and Cromwellian invasion; later extended to other rebels or bandits.

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"During the conflict, local villagers often whispered stories of the tory who ambushed English supply wagons in the hills. "

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(American Revolution) A loyal British subject.

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"During the American Revolution, a neighbor was labeled a Tory because he openly supported the King of England. "

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(American Civil War, Confederate states) A Union sympathizer.

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"During the Civil War in the South, people suspected Mr. Henderson of being a tory because he never openly supported the Confederacy. "

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(UK politics) Of or belonging to the Tory Party or the Conservative Party.

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"The newspaper article criticized the government's Tory policies on education. "

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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.

Examples :

"My aunt always votes for the Tory candidate in our riding. "

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