unionists
n. plural-only B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈjunjənɪsts// UK //jˈuːniənˌɪsts// union·ists
n. people who belong to a group that protects workers' rights, or people who want to keep different countries or states joined together.
n. supporters of a trade union or advocates for the maintenance of a political union between states or territories.
The unionists met to discuss the new pay offer.
Local unionists organized a march to protest the planned closure of the factory and the loss of three hundred jobs.
The political landscape was deeply divided between those seeking independence and the unionists who argued that remaining part of the larger federation provided essential economic stability.
Usage
The plural form of 'unionist'; refers to members of a collective movement or political faction.