unionist

noun

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

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One of his oldest friends, Martin Dunleavy, a unionist and former Democratic National Committeeman, said Looney always has overarching goals but is unafraid to take small steps on longer journeys. Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 2 Feb. 2026 Set against the backdrop of 1930s East London, the musical dramatizes a pivotal historical moment when over 100,000 residents – Jews, Irish dockers, trade unionists, communists and everyday locals – united to oppose the rise of fascism in their neighborhood. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026 Maduro, a trade unionist, was elected to the National Assembly in 2000 and quickly joined Chávez’s inner circle. James Trapani, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026 Twenty years ago, professors, tech workers, scientists, authors, and unionists might not have seen themselves as having much in common. Alissa Quart january 2, Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unionist

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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 14 Feb. 2026.

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