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unionism
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun unionism has 1 sense
- unionism(n = noun.group) trade unionism - the system or principles and theory of labor unions; Array is a kind of labor, labor movement, trade union movement
Derived form noun unionist1
CIDE DICTIONARY
unionism, n.
- The sentiment of attachment to a federal union, especially to the federal union of the United States. [1913 Webster]
- The principles, or the system, of combination among workmen engaged in the same occupation or trade. [1913 Webster]
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