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Toryism

American  
[tawr-ee-iz-uhm, tohr-] / ˈtɔr iˌɪz əm, ˈtoʊr- /

noun

  1. the act or fact of being a Tory.

  2. the principles, beliefs, and practices of Tories.


Etymology

Origin of Toryism

Tory + -ism

Example Sentences

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Renewal, a think-tank founded in 2013 to promote working-class Toryism, is emerging as the new regime’s brains trust.

From Economist • Aug. 4, 2016

But it's odd to find Byrne insisting that Austen shared the "paternalistic Christian Toryism" of her clan.

From The Guardian • Jan. 17, 2013

His brand of Toryism became known as "One Nation".

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2012

Disraeli is in fact the architect not just of modern Toryism, but British democracy.

From The Guardian • Oct. 3, 2012

‘So much,’ adds Mr. Gladstone, ‘for my Toryism down to 1859.’

From The Real Gladstone an Anecdotal Biography by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)