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High Tory

High Tory noun: a supporter of a very traditionalist form of conservatism in line with the Toryism that originated in the 17th century, favouring a hierarchical society over utopian equality.

Noun

High Tory (plural High Tories)

  1. (UK) A supporter of a very traditionalist form of conservatism in line with the Toryism that originated in the 17th century, favouring a hierarchical society over utopian equality.

Forms of High Tory

pluralHigh Tories

Words formed from High Tory

Questions about High Tory

What does High Tory mean?
High Tory means a supporter of a very traditionalist form of conservatism in line with the Toryism that originated in the 17th century, favouring a hierarchical society over utopian equality.
What part of speech is High Tory?
High Tory is a noun.
What is the plural of High Tory?
The plural of High Tory is High Tories.

Words near High Tory in the dictionary

  1. high tobies
  2. high toby
  3. high top
  4. high tops
  5. High Tories
  6. High Tory
  7. High Toryism
  8. high touch
  9. high touches
  10. High Town
  11. high treason

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