unionist

noun

union·​ist ˈyün-yə-nist How to pronounce unionist (audio)
: an advocate or supporter of union or unionism

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The crowd, which proved to be a mix of young and old, students, unionists, activists and cultural figures, came from across the region and across Europe. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025 Even if this loyalist wasn’t able to articulate the ideological connection, the broader Protestant/unionist/loyalist community does have an affinity for Israel and Israelis; both peoples, from their vantage point, see themselves as minority communities under siege, victims of terror. Philip Metres august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025 Pierce Brosnan’s Ron is former trade unionist, and Ben Kingsley’s Ibrahim a former psychiatrist. Jocelyn Noveck, Twin Cities, 27 Aug. 2025 Two members of the French and European parliaments are aboard, according to FFC, as well as Christian Small, a US trade unionist. Max Saltman, CNN Money, 26 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for unionist

Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unionist was in 1722

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“Unionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unionist. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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