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Definition of unionism

unionism

/ˈjuːnjənɪzəm/
un · ion · ism
Plural:unionisms
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Adjective:unionist
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1

The system, policies, or practices of labor unions, especially the advocacy of collective bargaining to protect the rights and interests of workers.

Example

"The rapid growth of industrial manufacturing in the late nineteenth century fueled the rise of trade unionism across the country."

2

Adherence to the policy of maintaining a political union between distinct states or territories, such as the federal union of the United States during the Civil War or the union of Northern Ireland and constituent countries within the United Kingdom.

Example

"Debates between nationalism and unionism have long shaped the constitutional politics of Scotland and Northern Ireland."

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• Nearby Words

uninvolving
union
union falls
unionism
unionist
unionization
unionize

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unionism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unionism
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