English Dictionary

Tory

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈtɔː.ɹi/

名詞

イギリス英語 広義 カナダ英語 軽蔑的 歴史的 アメリカ英語

(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.

日本語の意味

英国の保守党（保守派政治家・その支持者）を指す。歴史的には、王室の権利や国教の特権を維持しようとする立場をとる政治家またはその支持者として理解される。

The Tory MP defended the government's new policy at the debate.

その保守党の国会議員は討論で政府の新政策を擁護した。

意味（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.

意味（2）

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

意味（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.

The latest Tory budget continued the trend begun in 2000 by making further small cuts in family income taxes.

意味（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.

意味（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.

意味（6）

(US, historical, American Revolution) A loyal British subject.

意味（7）

(US, historical, American Civil War, Confederate states) A Union sympathizer.

Tories （ plural ）