trade unionist

or trade-un·ion·ist

[ treyd yoon-yuh-nist ]

noun

1. a member of a trade union.
2. a person who favors or advocates trade unionism.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trade unionist¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Speakers including trade unionists, politicians and campaigners addressed the anti-racism rally, which was approved by the city council.

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The streets of the city were filled with trade unionists, anti-fascists and members of the black and Asian community.

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The former trade unionist and business tycoon first became president in 2018 when his predecessor, Mr Zuma, was forced to resign because of corruption allegations.

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A staunch trade unionist, he worked in a plastics factory and supported the community, raising money for a new village hall at Brantham.

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He told the BBC the lesson for trade unionists was to "fight like we did".

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