trade unionist

or trade-un·ion·ist

[ treyd-yoon-yuh-nist ]

noun
  1. a member of a trade union.

  2. a person who favors or advocates trade unionism.

Origin of trade unionist

1
First recorded in 1830–40
  • Also trades-un·ion·ist .

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How to use trade unionist in a sentence

  • A trade-unionist is ready enough to regulate wages and hours, but he gives not a thought to surroundings in factory and workshop.

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