(politics, mostly, UK) The political views of the High Tories; very traditional conservatism.
(politics, mostly, UK) The political views of the High Tories; very traditional conservatism.
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(politics, mostly, 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.
(politics, derogatory, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) Members or supporters of a Green Party who are politically conservative.
(Scotland, UK politics, somewhat, _, dated) A member or supporter of the Scottish National Party, connoting sentimentality or old-fashionedness.
(US) Extremely politically conservative.
(politics) One who seeks to promote or preserve traditional values or institutions.