To·ry (tôr  , t r)n. pl. To·ries 1. a. A member of a British political party, founded in 1689, that was the opposition party to the Whigs and has been known as the Conservative Party since about 1832. b. A member of a Conservative Party, as in Canada. 2. An American who, during the period of the American Revolution, favored the British side. Also called Loyalist. 3. often tory A supporter of traditional political and social institutions against the forces of democratization or reform; a political conservative. [Irish Gaelic tóraidhe, robber, from Old Irish tóir, pursuit; see ret- in Indo-European roots.] To ry adj.To ry·ism n. |
Toryism
1. a support of the British cause during the American Revolution.
2. an advocacy of conservative principles opposed to reform and radicalism.
3. the actions of dispossessed Irishmen in the 17th century who were declared outlaws and noted for their outrages and cruelty.
4. the principles of a conservative British party in power until 1832. — Tory, n., adj., — Toryish, adj.
See also: Politics
2. an advocacy of conservative principles opposed to reform and radicalism.
3. the actions of dispossessed Irishmen in the 17th century who were declared outlaws and noted for their outrages and cruelty.
4. the principles of a conservative British party in power until 1832. — Tory, n., adj., — Toryish, adj.
Translations
Toryism
n (Brit Pol) → Konservativismus m
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