Synonyms for

Unionist

Verb / ˈju:njʌnʌst / Another word for unionist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who supports the idea of a union of multiple states or countries.

Synonyms & similar words

unionmember tradeunionist federalist unifier consolidator centralist integrator united harmonizer cooperator collaborator supporter backer advocate champion defender ally partner synergist joiner amalgamator

Synonyms by register

Formal

loyalist federalist confederate

Informal

supporter backer pro-union

Antonyms

separatist dissenter rebel dissident secessionist individualist

Common collocations

  • unionist movement
  • unionist cause
  • staunch unionist
  • hardline unionist
  • Ulster unionist
  • Scottish unionist
  • unionist party

Word family

noun unionist
adjective unionist

Usage note

Primarily used in political contexts, especially concerning the United Kingdom and Ireland, referring to a supporter of political union between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Example sentences

  1. The unionist wants all the states to stay together.
  2. The unionist believes that together we are stronger.
  3. The unionist thinks that we should work together to make our country better.
  4. The unionist is trying to bring people together.
  5. The unionist is against any form of separation.

Quotes

  • The unionist must always be on guard against the separatist.
  • The unionist believes that we are stronger together than apart.
  • The unionist hopes to bring people together in a common cause.

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