syndicalist

1 of 2

noun

syn·​di·​cal·​ist
-lə̇st
plural -s
: an advocate or adherent of syndicalism

syndicalist

2 of 2

adjective

How to pronounce syndicalist (audio)
variants or syndicalistic
¦⸗⸗kə¦listik
-tēk
: relating to or advocating syndicalism

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French syndicaliste, from (chambre) syndicale + -iste -ist

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“Syndicalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/syndicalist. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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