Unionist Meaning
/ˈjuː.ni.ə.nɪst/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf or pertaining to unionism (in any sense).
nounAn advocate or supporter of unionism (in any sense).
Sentence Examples
He was a dedicated unionist who fought for the rights of workers.
A unionist is a person who supports or belongs to a labor union.
The politician was a strong unionist who opposed the separation.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The workers voted for a dedicated ____ to lead their contract negotiations.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ leaders met with the company management to discuss the terms of the new and legal contract today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English union Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Hellenic *-tās Ancient Greek -τής (-tḗs) Ancient Greek -ῐστής (-ĭstḗs)bor. Latin -istader. Old French -istebor. Middle English -ist English -ist English unionist From union + -ist.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The workers voted for a dedicated ____ to lead their contract negotiations.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ leaders met with the company management to discuss the terms of the new and legal contract today.