unionism

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The support of advocacy of a union, especially of a trade union.

   This isn't the time for militant unionism. If I were at ScotRail, in the current climate I'd trade a pay freeze [sic: pay rise?] for job security.

2. 2
   noun

   the system or principles and theory of labor unions

3. 3
   noun

   Support for the North (the Union) during the American Civil War.

4. 4
   noun

   Support for the continuance of the United Kingdom (especially with respect to Northern Ireland).

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From union + -ism.

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