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Southern Unionist

Southern Unionist noun: in the American Civil War, a (presumably White) Southerner who favored preserving the Union.

southern unionist: in the American Civil War, a (presumably White) Southerner who favored preserving the Union
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Noun

Southern Unionist (plural Southern Unionists)

  1. In the American Civil War, a (presumably White) Southerner who favored preserving the Union.

Forms of Southern Unionist

pluralSouthern Unionists

Questions about Southern Unionist

What does Southern Unionist mean?
Southern Unionist means in the American Civil War, a (presumably White) Southerner who favored preserving the Union.
What part of speech is Southern Unionist?
Southern Unionist is a noun.
What is the plural of Southern Unionist?
The plural of Southern Unionist is Southern Unionists.

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