A trade unionist is an active member of a trade union.
[British]
trade unionist in American English
noun
1.
a member of a trade union
2.
a person who favors or advocates trade unionism
Also: trade-unionist, trades-unionist
Word origin
[1830–40]This word is first recorded in the period 1830–40. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: ante, baby talk, paraffin, stroboscope, walkover
Examples of 'trade unionist' in a sentence
trade unionist
There is a parallel here with the way British trade unions support Colombian trade unionists.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
They replace three males, a trade unionist and two business people, oddly enough.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The former trade unionist with a ready smile appears to have survived unaffected.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
A hard man for a father, regimental major and then ardent trade unionist.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He was said to be with another trade unionist.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
In another, a retired trade unionist declares his love for her and leaves heartbroken.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He first became active as a trade unionist in the early 1930s when membership was at its lowest of the century.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
If productivity consistently grows faster in manufacturing than in services, are trade unionist and business leaders right to call for a programme of 'reindustrialisation'?
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It was, he says, a sense of injustice that made him decide to become a trade unionist at the age of 14.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
A former trade unionist without much education, he has a reputation as a poor administrator.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In other languages
trade unionist
British English: trade unionist /treɪd ˈjuːnjənɪst/ NOUN
A trade unionist is an active member of a trade union.