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Tory Noun

[Subject: Political Science]

- Originally, a member or supporter of the (17th- to 19th-century) British political party which favoured royalism, the Church of England, and landed interests. Later, a nickname (often used disparagingly by non-Tories) for a member or supporter of the Conservative Party.

Translated by: RHISIART HINCKS

Etymology: Irish tóruighe (plunderer, pursuer) < tóir (pursuit)
Plural: Tories
Antonym: Whig
Synonym: Conservative

Translated in 7 languages

Translations6
	German	Tory; Konservative; Konservativer
	Breton	Mirour
	Irish	Tóraí
	Turkish	tutucu parti üyesi
	Welsh	Tori; Ceidwadwr
	Xhosa	lumkileyo

Antonym: Whig Noun

[Subject: Political Science]

- A member or supporter of the (17th- to 19th-century) British political party which favoured parliamentary freedom, religious tolerance, and commercial interests

Translated by: KEVIN FLYNN

Etymology: Whiggamore, prob.< Scots whig (drive) + more (mare, horse)

Translated in 3 languages

Translations2
	Italian	whig
	Irish	Fuig

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