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What is another word for unionists?

Pronunciation: [jˈuːni͡ənˌɪsts] (IPA)

The term "unionists" refers to individuals who support the idea of a union or alliance between different states or territories for a common purpose. However, there are several synonyms that convey a similar meaning, including federalists, confederates, collaborators, allies, coalitionists, and syndicalists. These terms may have slightly different connotations depending on the context in which they are used. Some may imply a focus on economics or politics, while others may suggest a more social or labor-oriented perspective. Regardless of the specific word used, the concept of bringing individuals together for a shared cause remains a powerful force in human societies.
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Usage examples for Unionists

The real objection which trades-unionists feel to piece-work is that it gets the work done quickly, and thus tends, as they think, to take employment away from other men.
"Political economy"
W. Stanley Jevons
The trade unionists seized the factories, and made an effort at democratic control of industry.
"The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society"
Upton Sinclair
In every convention of radical trade unionists, such as, for example, the I. W. W., you find some who favor political action, and these will have the same point of view as the more radical members of the Socialist party, who urge a program of industrial as well as political action.
"The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society"
Upton Sinclair

Famous quotes with Unionists

  • The unionists also for their part, want to minimise the potential for change, not only on the equality agenda but on the issues of sovereignty and ending the union.
    Gerry Adams
  • I have opposed the Communist cold war line ever since, both by public utterance and by private help to trade unionists breaking free from the Communist influence.
    Earl Browder
  • From 1918 on, trade unionists were to express from the platforms of their congresses the workers' desire for peace through a rational organization of the world.
    Leon Jouhaux
  • Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out - because I was not a trade unionist.
    Martin Niemoller
  • All too often miners, and indeed other trade unionists, underestimate the economic strength they have.
    Arthur Scargill

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