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Tories
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1
A common nickname for the British Conservative Party and its members.
"The Tories won a majority in the general election."
2
A nickname for the Conservative Party of Canada or its historical predecessor parties.
"The Tories campaigned on lowering taxes across the province."
How to Use Tories
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal, widely used nickname for Conservative politicians and their party, mainly in the UK and Canada.
UK vs US
Almost exclusively a British and Canadian term — Americans use "Republicans" or "conservatives" instead.
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Etymology
The plural of "Tory," a term originally used in 17th-century Britain for supporters of the king's authority, later adopted by the Conservative Party.