tory

noun
UK: /ˈtɔː.ri/
US: /ˈtɔːr.i/

  1. A member or supporter of the Conservative Party in the UK.

    1. My dad is a Tory and votes for them every election. [ ] [ ]
    2. The local Tory party is trying to win back voters in the next election. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to the Conservative Party or its policies.

    1. The Tory government made some changes to the tax laws. [ ] [ ]
    2. She has a strong Tory background and is known for her conservative views. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

conservative
tory adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a Tory or the Conservative Party.

    1. He has very Tory views on most things. [ ] [ ]
    2. The newspaper is known for its Tory leaning coverage of political events. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tory" in English means: A member or supporter of the Conservative Party in the UK., Relating to the Conservative Party or its policies..

The phonetic transcription of "tory" is /ˈtɔː.ri/ in British English and /ˈtɔːr.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tory": conservative.

Example usage of "tory": "My dad is a Tory and votes for them every election.". More examples on the page.