unionist
/'ju:njənist/
Definition
- Noun:
- A worker who belongs to a trade union: A person who is a member of a labor union, which is an organized association of workers formed to protect and further their rights and interests.
- (Unionist) A supporter of political union, especially a member of a UK political party supporting the union of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: A person who advocates for or supports the principle of political union, particularly in the context of the United Kingdom.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Trade Union Member):
- She is a dedicated unionist who attends all the meetings.
- The unionists voted to go on strike for better pay.
- Noun (Political Supporter):
- He was a staunch Unionist and opposed any move towards Scottish independence.
- The Unionist candidate won the seat in the election.
Advanced Usage
- "To be a card-carrying unionist": To be an officially registered and active member of a trade union.
- My father was a card-carrying unionist for forty years.
- "Unionist politics": Political activity or ideology focused on maintaining a political union, such as the UK.
- The debate was dominated by issues of unionist politics.
Variants and Related Words
- Unionism (n): The principles, system, or policies of trade unions or of political union.
- His belief in unionism guided his career.
- Trade unionist (n): Another term for a unionist who is a member of a trade union. (Note: This is a compound term listed here as a variant).
- The rally was attended by thousands of trade unionists.
Synonyms
- Trade union member: A member of a labor union.
- Organized laborer: A worker who is part of a union.
- Federalist (for political sense): A supporter of a system of government in which several states unite under a central authority.
Related Phrases
- Unionist movement: The collective activities and organizations of unionists.
- The unionist movement gained strength in the 19th century.
- Unionist party: A political party advocating for political union.
- The Unionist Party held power for decades.
Related Idioms
- "To stand shoulder to shoulder with fellow unionists": To show solidarity and unity with other union members.
- During the negotiations, the workers stood shoulder to shoulder with fellow unionists.
Noun
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a worker who belongs to a trade union
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