tory
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Is tory a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
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Definition
noun (English)
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.Synonyms: ConservativeAntonyms: WhigUK
2. (by extension) One who is like a British Tory; someone politically conservative.Synonyms: conservative, small-c conservativebroadly
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.Examples: "The latest Tory budget continued the trend begun in 2000 by making further small cuts in family income taxes."Synonyms: Conservative, Progressive Conservative, PC, P.C.Canadian
4. (historical, derogatory) A member of the political factions that sought to prevent the exclusion of James, Duke of York, from the throne of England in the 17th century.Antonyms: Exclusionerderogatoryhistorical
5. (now historical, derogatory) An Irish rebel fighting against English rule at the end of the Confederate War and Cromwellian invasion; later extended to other rebels or bandits.derogatoryhistorical
6. (US, historical) A loyal British subject during the American Revolution.Synonyms: loyalist, Loyalist, United Empire LoyalistAntonyms: WhigUShistorical
adj (English)
1. (UK politics) Of or belonging to the Tory Party or the Conservative Party.UKnot-comparable
2. (Canadian politics) Of or belonging to the Conservative Party of Canada, one of that party's predecessors, or an affiliated provincial political party.Canadiannot-comparable
Definition source: Wiktionary