a person whose activities or beliefs are characterized by unionism.
a member of a trade union.
(initial capital letter) a supporter of the federal union of the United States of America, especially during the Civil War.
British Politics. (formerly) an upholder of the legislative union of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
(sometimes not capital)
(before 1920) a supporter of the union of all Ireland and Great Britain
(since 1920) a supporter of union between Britain and Northern Ireland
a supporter of the US federal Union, esp during the Civil War
a supporter or advocate of unionism or union
a member of a trade union
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It said that the language has often been "framed as an 'imposition' on the unionist community".
From BBC • May 8, 2026
The power-sharing agreement between the nationalist and unionist communities in Northern Ireland is also key.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Next he directed the National League’s fight against the Players’ League, a short-lived unionist outfit that arose in 1890 after a dispute over compensation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Trade unionist Yao Yao, based in the western city of Duekoue, voiced disappointment the state was not doing more to offset "such a dizzying drop".
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
Ray was a staunch trade unionist, a member of the Cape executive and the Communist Party, and the first ANC leader to be arrested in the Defiance Campaign.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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