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unionist::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | trade unionist, union member |
| Type of | worker |
| Derivation | unionism |
Examples of unionist
unionist
The idea was to encourage local development, said Lula, a former trade unionist.
From the desmoinesregister.com
My dad was a radical trade unionist and a fierce supporter of women's education.
From the guardian.co.uk
Indeed he was the top-rated of all the various unionist candidates in this ward.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Mr Bassolino, a former trade unionist, put in a remarkable performance in Naples.
From the economist.com
Hardliners have always been alert for signs of weakness in unionist leadership.
From the economist.com
As a socialist and a trade unionist, I still expect better of the Labour Party.
From the morningstaronline.co.uk
That was partly because the south's leader, John Garang, was a committed unionist.
From the time.com
Unionist politicians say that Short Strand residents want to expand their enclave.
From the economist.com
However, many people, both unionist and republican, are sceptical about inquiries.
From the economist.com
- Trade unionist: a worker who belongs to a trade union
- (unionism) the system or principles and theory of labor unions
- Unionism in Ireland is an ideology that favours the maintenance or strengthening of the political and cultural ties between Ireland and Great Britain. Since the independence of the Republic of Ireland, unionism has focused on preserving the place of Northern Ireland within the United Kingdom.
- Unionism in Scotland is the belief in that Scotland should remain in the United Kingdom in its present structure as one of the countries of the United Kingdom. There are many strands of political Unionism in Scotland, as well as sympathisers with Unionism in Northern Ireland. ...
- During the American Civil War, the Union was a name used to refer to the federal government of the United States, which was supported by the twenty free states and five border slave states. ...
- (Unionism (Belgium)) In the politics of Belgium, Unionism or Union of Opposites (union des oppositions) is a Belgian political movement which existed from the 1820s to 1846. ...
- (Unionists) Supporters of British rule over Ireland
- A name given to people who want Northern Ireland to continue under British rule. (Most unionists are Protestants.)
