As nouns the difference between nationalist and unionist
is that nationalist is nationalist while unionist is an advocate or supporter of unionism.
As an adjective unionist is
(sometimes|capitalised) of or pertaining to unionism.
nationalist
English
Derived terms
* nationalistic
Noun
(
en noun)
An advocate of nationalism.
unionist
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
(sometimes, capitalised) Of or pertaining to unionism
Noun
(
en noun)
An advocate or supporter of unionism
A trade unionist