Definition of "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.  examples

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

(Canadian politics) A member or supporter of the Conservative Party of Canada, one of that party's predecessors, or an affiliated provincial political party.  quotations  examples

(historical, derogatory) 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.

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

(US, historical, American Revolution) A loyal British subject.

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

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

(Canadian politics) Of or belonging to the Conservative Party of Canada, one of that party's predecessors, or an affiliated provincial political party.  examples

A female given name  examples

A male given name  examples

Short for Tory Island, County Donegal, Ireland.  examples