toryism

Noun

Meaning

The principles of the Tories.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

right reaction retreat withdrawal socialism liberalism backlash conservatism regression republicanism relapse retrenchment obscurantism retrogression backsliding

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Antonyms

cause question

Anagrams

trisomy

Examples

Justin McCarthy, A History of the Four Georges, Volume I (of 4) The suffix -ism was quickly added to both "Whig" and "Tory" to make Whiggism and Toryism, meaning the principles and methods of each faction. Source: Internet

Interventionism and a strong military were to prove a hallmark of Toryism under subsequent Prime Ministers. Source: Internet

She had just been presented with the difference between Toryism and American Republicanism. Source: Internet

The other great party, the Whigs, were anathema to Disraeli: "Toryism is worn out & I cannot condescend to be a Whig." Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

toryfy Torygraph Toryish torymid Toryshire Torzhok