unionism

English

noun
Definitions
  • The support of advocacy of a union, especially of a trade union
  • (often) Support for the North (the Union) during the American Civil War
  • (often) Support for the continuance of the United Kingdom (especially with respect to Northern Ireland)

Etymology

Suffix from English union.

Origin

English

union

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