unionist

noun

union·​ist ˈyün-yə-nist How to pronounce unionist (audio)
: an advocate or supporter of union or unionism

Examples of unionist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web According to the 88 Project, a watchdog group focused on Vietnam, the government has imprisoned nearly 200 people for political reasons, from environmental activists to journalists to trade unionists. Rebecca Tan, Washington Post, 18 July 2024 That late cash infusion, revealed for the first time four days before Election Day, went to back eight Democrats and five Republicans; the Democrats were largely the same as those who’d benefited from dark money spending by other business, trade unionist and education reform groups. Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 25 June 2024 Project 88 estimated nearly 200 people had been jailed for political reasons under Mr. Trong’s rule, including environmental activists, journalists and trade unionists. Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 19 July 2024 In his first exchange with reporters, Biden was asked about losing support among many of his fellow Democrats and unionists, and was asked about Harris. Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for unionist 

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Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unionist was in 1722

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“Unionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unionist. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

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