Word
tories
Phoneticsto·ries, stress on the first syllable
/ˈtɔˌɹiz/
Definitions
01British Conservative Party
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun British English · Informal
n. Members or supporters of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom.
n. Members or supporters of the British Conservative Party. While originally a derogatory term, it is now widely used by the media and the party itself, though it remains less formal than the official name.
“The Tories have held a majority in parliament for several years.”
“Political analysts suggest the Tories may struggle to retain their traditional voter base in the upcoming general election due to shifting economic priorities.”
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02Canadian Conservative Party
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun American English · Informal
n. Members or supporters of the Conservative Party of Canada.
n. Members or supporters of the Conservative Party of Canada or its provincial counterparts. The term is standard in Canadian political discourse to distinguish the right-leaning party from the Liberals or the NDP.
“The Tories are campaigning on a platform of lower taxes and less spending.”
“The provincial Tories gained significant ground in the rural ridings, contrasting with the Liberal party's dominance in urban centres.”
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03American Revolution loyalists
C1 · Advanced Plural noun American English · Technical
n. People in America who supported the British king during the American Revolution.
n. Colonists in North America who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolutionary War. Often used in historical contexts to contrast with the Patriots.
“After the war ended, many Tories left the new United States for Canada.”
“Historical records indicate that many Tories faced property confiscation and social ostracism following the victory of the Continental Army.”
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Etymology
From Tory + -ies.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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