HyperDic: tory

English > 3 senses of the word Tory:
NOUNperson Toryan American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
person Torya member of political party in Great Britain that has been known as the Conservative Party since 1832
person Torya supporter of traditional political and social institutions against the forces of reform
Tory > pronunciation
Soundstao'riy
Rhymesaccusatory ... zealotry: 432 rhymes with riy...
English > Tory: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningAn American who favored the British side during the American Revolution.
BroaderAmericanA native or inhabitant of the United States
English > Tory: 3 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA member of political party in Great Britain that has been known as the Conservative Party since 1832; was the opposition party to the Whigs.
BroaderEnglishmanA man who is a native or inhabitant of England
English > Tory: 3 senses > noun 3, person
MeaningA supporter of traditional political and social institutions against the forces of reform; a political conservative.
Broaderrightist, right-wingerA member of a right wing political party
Spanishtory
Catalantory

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