English Explanatory Dictionary

unionism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The support of advocacy of a union, especially of a trade union.
  2. Support for the North (the Union) during the American Civil War.
  3. Support for the continuance of the United Kingdom (especially with respect to Northern Ireland).

Word forms

unionism unionisms

Etymology

From union + -ism.

Related words

trade unionism unionist nationism
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