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unionist

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈjuːnjənɪst/

Forms: unionists

unionist means: Someone who supports political unity or people joining together in an organized group.

noun

UNITY SUPPORTERC1

Someone who supports political unity or people joining together in an organized group.

  • He is a committed unionist.
  • The unionists opposed splitting the country.
  • A unionist won the local election.

Common phrases: committed unionist, unionist leader, unionist candidate

UNION MEMBERC1

Someone who supports or belongs to a group that protects workers' rights.

  • She became a unionist at the factory.
  • The unionists demanded better wages.
  • An experienced unionist helped organize the strike.

Similar words: trade unionist, union member

Common phrases: trade unionist, active unionist, unionist organizer

adjective

SUPPORTING UNITYC1

Supporting political unity or workers joining together to protect their interests.

  • She supports a unionist party.
  • The unionist movement organized a public meeting.
  • His unionist views shaped his political career.

Common phrases: unionist party, unionist movement, unionist politics

Questions about unionist

What does unionist mean?

Someone who supports political unity or people joining together in an organized group.

What is unionist in other languages?

Türkçe: birlik yanlısı · Español: unionista · Français: unioniste · Deutsch: Unionist · Italiano: unionista · 日本語: 統一支持者

How do you pronounce unionist?

It is pronounced /ˈjuːnjənɪst/.

How do you use unionist in a sentence?

He is a committed unionist. The unionists opposed splitting the country.

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