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Laborite

American  
[lay-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


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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

His defeat set the stage for Laborite Harold Wilson's return to power.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mellish, meantime, threw his support behind moderate Laborite John O'Grady, 62, who mounted an independent challenge under the label "Real Labor."

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

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