unionist
[yoon-yuh-nist]
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noun
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.
Origin of unionist
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Contemporary Examples of unionist
Why should I see any value in disrespecting the unionist community?
His unionist opponents, however, are determined to force a simple, one-question referendum on Salmond: yes or no to independence?
Historical Examples of unionist
Those Radicals who had become Unionist wrote to congratulate me.
The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 1 (of 2)Harry Furniss
Speaking of the Unionist lack of courage, you must not be too much surprised.
Ireland as It IsRobert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
In six months he was Unionist to the backbone, and not only Unionist but Conservative.
Ireland as It IsRobert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
You never see a Unionist idling the day away at street-corners.
Ireland as It IsRobert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
All their rejoicing passed off without a word of dissent from any Unionist.
Ireland as It IsRobert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
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