Definition

A person who is a member of a labor or trade union, or someone who supports the idea of unions and their goals.

Example

The unionist spoke passionately about workers' rights at the rally.

Conversation

I heard you met a unionist at the rally last week.

Yeah, they were really passionate about workers' rights.

That sounds interesting! What did they say about their views as a unionist?

They emphasized the importance of solidarity among workers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unionist → It is formed from "union" (from Latin "unio", meaning oneness or unity) and "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with). The word "unionist" refers to a person who supports or advocates for unity, particularly in a political context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is all about 'oneness' ('unio') and is a 'person' ('-ist') advocating for unity. This helps you remember that a unionist is someone who supports bringing things together.

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