Definition of unionist
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Dozens of people have been detained in Egypt in recent weeks, including leftist and liberal government opponents as well as workers and trade unionists, according to Gamal Eid, an Egyptian human rights advocate.
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1722
First Known Use of unionist
1722
UNIONIST Defined for English Language Learners
unionist
playDefinition of unionist for English Language Learners
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: someone who supports labor unions
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Unionist : a supporter of the Union (sense 4b) during the American Civil War
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Unionist : a person who believes that Northern Ireland should remain a part of the United Kingdom
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