The group comprising a husband and wife and their dependent children, constituting a fundamental unit in the organization of society. The welfare of the family underlies the welfare of society.
Tory - 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. Englishman - a man who is a native or inhabitant of England.
Top Definition. conservative. 1) One who espouses a political philosophy based on tradition and social stability, stressing established institutions, and preferring gradual development to abrupt change. 2) One who believes in less government being better government.