tories

noun

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.
2. (by extension) One who is like a British Tory; someone politically conservative.
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.
4. 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.