Tori vs. Tory — What's the Difference?

Plural of torus.

A Tory () is a person who holds a political philosophy known as Toryism, based on a British version of traditionalism and conservatism, which upholds the supremacy of social order as it has evolved in the English culture throughout history. The Tory ethos has been summed up with the phrase "God, Queen, and Country".

One who executes a technique against the training partner, or uke.

A member of a British political party, founded in 1689, that was the opposition party to the Whigs and has been known as the Conservative Party since about 1832.

A member of a Conservative party, as in Canada.

An American who, during the period of the American Revolution, favored the British side. Also called Loyalist.

Often tory A supporter of traditional political and social institutions against the forces of democratization or reform; a political conservative.

Alternative case form of Tory

Alternative case form of Tory

A member of the conservative party, as opposed to the progressive party which was formerly called the Whig, and is now called the Liberal, party; an earnest supporter of existing royal and ecclesiastical authority.

One who, in the time of the Revolution, favored submitting to the claims of Great Britain against the colonies; an adherent to the crown.

Of or pertaining to the Tories.

An American who favored the British side during the American Revolution

A supporter of traditional political and social institutions against the forces of reform; a political conservative