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.

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Meanings

nounHigh Tory (plural High Tories)

plural High Tories

  1. UKgovernmentA 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.
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