See Also: unionism(dictionary)
unionism(dictionary)

unionism (iou)



unionism noun. Also Unionism. M19.
[from UNION noun2 + -ISM.]
The principle or policy of union; combination into one body as a system of social or political organization; advocacy of this; spec. (a) US advocacy of or adherence to a legislative union among States; (b) loyalty to or advocacy of the principles or views of the Unionist party of Great Britain and Ireland. Also ellipt. = TRADE-UNIONISM.
A. J. P. Taylor A new unionism, aiming at compromise or even partnership. Independent The Northern Ireland Office's change of direction eased the pressure on Unionism.