trade unionist
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trade unionist — trade unionists also trades unionist N COUNT A trade unionist is an active member of a trade union … English dictionary
trade unionist — trade union (Brit. also trades union) ► NOUN ▪ an organized association of workers formed to protect and further their rights and interests. DERIVATIVES trade unionism noun trade unionist noun … English terms dictionary
trade unionist — union u‧nion [ˈjuːnjən] noun 1. [countable] an organization formed by workers to protect their rights: • If you decide to join the union you are encouraged to play an active part and to ensure your views are represented. • a union agreement (= an … Financial and business terms
trade unionist — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms trade unionist : singular trade unionist plural trade unionists British someone who supports a trade union or trade unionism … English dictionary
trade unionist — 1. a member of a trade union. 2. a person who favors or advocates trade unionism. Also, trade unionist, trades unionist. [1830 40] * * * … Universalium
Trade-unionist — Trades unionist Trades un ion*ist, Trade unionist Trade un ion*ist, n. A member of a trades union, or a supporter of trades unions. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
trade unionist — noun a worker who belongs to a trade union • Syn: ↑unionist, ↑union member • Derivationally related forms: ↑unionism (for: ↑unionist), ↑trade union • Hypern … Useful english dictionary
trade unionist — /treɪd ˈjunjənəst/ (say trayd yoohnyuhnuhst) noun 1. a member of a trade union. 2. someone who favours trade unions …
trade unionist — noun see trade union … New Collegiate Dictionary
trade unionist — member of a labor union, member of a worker s union … English contemporary dictionary