unionist
Advanced/ˈjuː.njə.nɪst/
- noun
- a person who supports the policy that the countries of the UK should remain united, especially that Northern Ireland should remain part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
unionist in a sentence
- “A political ally of the IRA, Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams called it a major achievement, Protestant politicians were much more skeptical, with Unionist leader Ian Paisely claiming a coverup.”
- “The deal was opposed by the hardline unionists.”
- “The Ulster Unionists called for a full inquiry into the case.”
- “In elections five years later, his Democratic Unionists became Northern Ireland's biggest Protestant party.”
What does “unionist” mean?
unionist (noun) means a person who supports the policy that the countries of the UK should remain united, especially that Northern Ireland should remain part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is pronounced /ˈjuː.njə.nɪst/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "unionist" mean?
- unionist (noun) means: a person who supports the policy that the countries of the UK should remain united, especially that Northern Ireland should remain part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- How do you pronounce "unionist"?
- "unionist" is pronounced /ˈjuː.njə.nɪst/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "unionist" in a sentence?
- Here is "unionist" used in a sentence: A political ally of the IRA, Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams called it a major achievement, Protestant politicians were much more skeptical, with Unionist leader Ian Paisely claiming a coverup.
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