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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An advocate or supporter of unionism (in any sense).
2. 2
   a worker who belongs to a trade union wordnet
3. 3
   A trade unionist.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to unionism (in any sense). capitalized, sometimes

Synonyms

All synonyms

cardholdernegotiatororganizertrade unionisttrade unionistunion member

Antonyms

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confederatedevolutionistsecessionistseparatist

Example

More examples

"When they came for the trade unionists, I said nothing, because I was not a trade unionist."

Etymology

From union + -ist.

Related phrases

trade unionist

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