∙ 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. Britain
∙ One who is like a British Tory; someone politically conservative. by extension
∙ A member or supporter of the Conservative Party of Canada, one of that party's predecessors, or an affiliated provincial political party. Canada
∙ 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. historical, pejorative
∙ An Irish rebel fighting against English rule at the end of the Confederate War and Cromwellian invasion; later extended to other rebels or bandits. now historical, pejorative
∙ A loyal British subject. US, historical, American Revolution
∙ A Union sympathizer. US, historical, American Civil War, Confederate states
Adjective
∙ Of or belonging to the Tory Party or the Conservative Party. Britain
∙ Of or belonging to the Conservative Party of Canada, one of that party's predecessors, or an affiliated provincial political party. Canada