(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.
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"an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution"
"a member of political party in Great Britain that has been known as the Conservative Party since 1832; was the opposition party to the Whigs"
"a supporter of traditional political and social institutions against the forces of reform; a political conservative"