"unionbuster" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: unionbusters [plural]
Etymology: union + buster Etymology templates: {{compound|en|union|buster}} union + buster Head templates: {{en-noun}} unionbuster (plural unionbusters)
  1. A person employed to prevent the formation or expansion of trade unions. Categories (topical): People Related terms: unionbusting
    Sense id: en-unionbuster-en-noun-Nmy-qdXX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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