NONUNION

nonunion

(adjective) not belonging to or not allowing affiliation with a trade union; “nonunion carpenters”; “a nonunion contractor”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

nonunion (not comparable)

Not part of a labor union; not unionized.

Noun

nonunion (countable and uncountable, plural nonunions)

Lack of union; failure to become united.

(countable, pathology) The failure of a broken bone to heal

Source: Wiktionary


Non*un"ion, a.

1. Not belonging to, or affiliated with, a trades union; as, a nonunoin carpenter.

2. Not recognizing or favoring trades unions or trades-unionists; as, a nonunion contractor. --Non*un"ion*ism (#), n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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