unionist
unionist Lexical Profile
unionist Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A member of a labor union or an advocate of trade unionism.
"As a lifelong unionist, she fought tirelessly for safer working conditions and fair wages."
British A person who supports the continued political union of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or the preservation of the United Kingdom as a whole.
"The debate featured both a Scottish nationalist and a committed unionist."
American A supporter of the federal Union of the United States during the American Civil War, especially a resident of the Southern states who opposed secession.
"In the mountain counties of eastern Tennessee, many residents remained staunch Unionists throughout the Civil War."
• adjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or supporting a labor union or the principles of trade unionism.
"The workers adopted a strong unionist stance during the contract negotiations."
Advocating or relating to the political union of states or nations, especially the continued constitutional union within the United Kingdom or the federal government during the American Civil War.
"Unionist politicians campaigned against the proposal for Scottish independence."