unionism

[ yoon-yuh-niz-uhm ]

noun

1. the principle of union, especially trade unionism.
2. attachment to a union.
3. (initial capital letter) loyalty to the federal union of the United States of America, especially at the time of the Civil War.

unionism

/ ˈjuːnjəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. the principles of trade unions
2. adherence to the principles of trade unions
3. the principle or theory of any union

Other Words From

• pro·union·ism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unionism¹

First recorded in 1835–45; union + -ism

Example Sentences

"There's nothing shameful, it doesn't make your unionism any weaker," he added.

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The Belfast East MP is expected to criticise those within unionism who have "thrived on attacking one another".

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The assembly member warned fellow unionists that those who support a "very pure interpretation of unionism" are the people most likely to lose the union.

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The shifts within unionism is a focus for now, but a major talking point when the dust settles on this election, may well be the performance of Sinn Féin.

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But he said the news "should not deflect from the important task we have ahead of us as representatives for unionism and for Northern Ireland".

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