Unionist Party

noun

1. (formerly, in Northern Ireland) the major Protestant political party, closely identified with union with Britain. It formed the Northern Ireland Government from 1920 to 1972 See also Ulster Democratic Unionist Party Ulster Unionist Council

Example Sentences

These proposals obtained the backing of a large section of the Unionist Party.

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The Unionist party are the more merciful, sparing expletives, calling no ill names.

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For as sure as the Home Rule party is the larger, so surely is the Unionist party the stronger.

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The leader of the Unionist Party had good reason to know that his message to Ulster was endorsed by his followers.

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Never since he gave up the Leadership of the Unionist Party six years ago has he more completely dominated the scene.

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