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Laborite

American  
[ley-buh-rahyt] / ˈleɪ bəˌraɪt /

noun

  1. a member of a political party promoting the interests of labor.

  2. (lowercase) an advocate or member of a labor union or movement.


Etymology

Origin of Laborite

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; labor + -ite 1

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

Jenkins, the first to run under the new S.D.P. banner, narrowly lost a by-election in Warrington last July to a Laborite.

From Time Magazine Archive

Moderate Laborite Robert Mellish had held the seat for 36 years, but left-wingers seized control of the Bermondsey party machinery, and the disillusioned Mellish forced a new election by retiring.

From Time Magazine Archive

"At last Doc Evatt has done something for his party," growled an Australian Laborite M.P.

From Time Magazine Archive

Said one Laborite: "It would be the kiss of death for the Liberals if they were to be seen propping up Ted Heath in power."

From Time Magazine Archive

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