unionist

🇺🇸 /ˈjuːniənɪst/ 🇬🇧 /ˈjuːniənɪst/
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noun
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A person who is a member of a trade union.

The unionist was actively involved in advocating for better working conditions.

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A person who believes that Northern Ireland should remain part of the United Kingdom.

The unionist argued that Northern Ireland's economy would suffer if it separated from the UK.

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A person who supported the Union during the American Civil War.

The historian discussed the role of unionists in the outcome of the Civil War.

translation

n. A person who is a member of a trade union.; A person who believes that Northern Ireland should remain part of the United Kingdom.; A person who supported the Union during the American Civil War.

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Plural unionists