Unionist Definition

yo͝onyə-nĭst
unionists
noun
unionists
A person who believes in unionism.
Webster's New World
A member of a labor union.
Webster's New World
A supporter of the federal union of the U.S., esp. during the Civil War.
Webster's New World
A supporter of the political union of Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
Webster's New World

An advocate or supporter of unionism.

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adjective

(sometimes capitalised) Of or pertaining to unionism.

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Other Word Forms of Unionist

Noun

Singular:
unionist
Plural:
unionists

Unionist Sentence Examples

  • He became a member of the Unionist Government in Dec. 1917.

  • The "passive resistance" movement, with Dr Clifford as its chief leader, had a large share in the defeat of the Unionist government in January 1906, and his efforts were then directed to getting a new act passed which should be undenominational in character.

  • The unionist constitution, devised by Christian VIII., and pro mulgated by his successor, Frederick VII.

  • In the crisis of 1860-61 Texas sided with the other Southern States in spite of the strong Unionist influence exerted by the German settlers and by Governor Sam Houston.

  • During the remainder of 1903 the struggle within the Unionist party continued.

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Words Starting With

UUNUNI

Words Ending With

TSTIST

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Words Starting With U and Ending With T

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With U8 Letter Words Ending With T