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unionist
[ yoon-yuh-nist ]
noun
- a person whose activities or beliefs are characterized by unionism.
- a member of a trade union.
- (initial capital letter) a supporter of the federal union of the United States of America, especially during the Civil War.
- British Politics. (formerly) an upholder of the legislative union of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Unionist
1/ ˈːəɪ /
noun
- sometimes not capital
- (before 1920) a supporter of the union of all Ireland and Great Britain
- (since 1920) a supporter of union between Britain and Northern Ireland
- a supporter of the US federal Union, esp during the Civil War
adjective
- of, resembling, or relating to Unionists
ˈܲԾDzԾ
2/ ˈːəɪ /
noun
- a supporter or advocate of unionism or union
- a member of a trade union
adjective
- of or relating to union or unionism, esp trade unionism
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Derived Forms
- ˌܲԾDzˈپ, adjective
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Other Word Forms
- ܲiDz·t adjective
- ·ܲiDz· adjective noun
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Example Sentences
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Their families, and some unionist politicians, have called for an public inquiry.
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He is expected to call for a "more practical and visible cooperation" in a unionist caucus of parliamentarians who are dedicated to "upending the protocol" and all its ramifications.
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She was also a long-standing member of the SNP and a trade unionist with Unison.
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The inquest findings generated political controversy and faced criticism from unionist and Conservative elected representatives.
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She was a Methodist church treasurer and was highly regarded in both unionist and nationalist communities.
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