Laborite
Americannoun
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a member of a political party promoting the interests of labor.
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(lowercase) an advocate or member of a labor union or movement.
Etymology
Origin of Laborite
Example Sentences
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As far as I knew, Regev had never before spoken about growing up in a Laborite home.
From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2016
Not only did the Prime Minister continue to tidy up her Cabinet, but a pair of opposition leaders, Laborite Michael Foot, 69, and the Social Democrat Roy Jenkins, 62, decided to call it quits.
From Time Magazine Archive
Bessie Braddock, 71, retired Laborite member of Britain's House of Commons, where she was known as the "heavyweight champion" for her rough tongue and 200-lb. frame; of a heart attack; in Liverpool.
From Time Magazine Archive
"It is a pity," huffed Laborite Edelman, "that Mr. Kerr should have been so busy sawing up the scenery that he should have neglected the play�which, after all, is the thing."
From Time Magazine Archive
His defeat set the stage for Laborite Harold Wilson's return to power.
From Time Magazine Archive
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