noun

1. (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.

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

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

Synonyms: Loyalist, United Empire Loyalist, loyalist, Conservative, P.C., PC, Progressive Conservative, conservative

adjective

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

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