unionism
unionism · unionisms
The support of advocacy of a union, especially of a trade unionThe support of advocacy of a union, especially of a trade union.
US/jˈunjənˌɪzəm/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The support of advocacy of a union, especially of a trade union.
(capitalized, countable, often, uncountable)Support for the North (the Union) during the American Civil War.
(capitalized, countable, often, uncountable)Support for the continuance of the United Kingdom (especially with respect to Northern Ireland).
More definitions
- the system or principles and theory of labor unions
Translations
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plural: unionismsSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the system or principles and theory of labor unions:trade unionism
Word family
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable