unionist

noun
UK: /ˈjuː.ni.ə.nɪst/
US: /ˈjuː.ni.ə.nɪst/

  1. A person who supports a political union, especially between Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom.

    1. He is a unionist.
    2. The unionist party strongly advocates for maintaining the existing constitutional arrangements.

  2. Someone who supports or advocates for unionism, typically in a political context, such as maintaining a union between states or regions.

    1. The unionist group held a rally.
    2. The debate centered on whether the unionist position was truly representative of the people's will.

Synonyms

loyalist patriot
unionist adjective

  1. Relating to or supporting political unionism, particularly regarding the union of Northern Ireland with the United Kingdom.

    1. He has unionist views.
    2. The unionist politicians are trying to appeal to the people.

  2. Characterized by or affiliated with unionism, indicating a stance that favors maintaining or strengthening a political union.

    1. The unionist newspaper voiced strong support for the prime minister.
    2. The political landscape is divided between nationalist and unionist factions following the referendum.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unionist" in English means: A person who supports a political union, especially between Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom., Someone who supports or advocates for unionism, typically in a political context, such as maintaining a union between states or regions..

The phonetic transcription of "unionist" is /ˈjuː.ni.ə.nɪst/ in British English and /ˈjuː.ni.ə.nɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unionist": loyalist, patriot.

Example usage of "unionist": "He is a unionist.". More examples on the page.