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Meanings of unionist in English

Catalan
unionista
Spanish
miembro del sindicato
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A worker who belongs to a trade union.

unionista
Usage of unionist in English
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Anti-agreement parties represented 44 per cent of the unionist electorate, he said.
The Irish Times
2
A political settlement, to work, requires unionist as well as nationalist participation.
The Irish Times
3
Their presence in the process is the best guarantee of unionist interests.
The Irish Times
4
But Mr Adams warned the Government against accepting the unionist election proposal.
The Irish Times
5
I also believe in the viability of a liberal, non-sectarian unionist position.
The Irish Times
6
This is a positive reshaping of the previously excessively negative unionist case.
The Guardian
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He has previously sent letter bombs to several unionist and loyalist politicians.
The Irish Times
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Their good faith was recognised by their unionist opponents on Cork Corporation.
The Irish Times
9
The British Prime Minister was as blunt as any unionist could wish.
The Irish Times
10
The only question was which agreement-sceptic unionist would take the final seat.
The Irish Times
11
A former trade unionist and radio producer, Tony Simpson's interests are wide-ranging.
Radio NZ
12
Nationalist politicians have expressed dismay but unionist politicians have welcomed the development.
The Irish Times
13
Mr Lynch will replace outgoing chairman, prominent trade unionist Mr Chris Kirwan.
The Irish Times
14
It is a step further than any unionist leader has ever gone.
The Irish Times
15
This is a rum state of affairs for a so-called unionist newspaper.
The Irish Times
16
The region's nationalist and unionist communities have diametrically opposed views on Brexit.
Reuters
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Unionist through the time
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