laborite


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la·bor·ite

 (lā′bə-rīt′)
n.
1. A member or supporter of a labor movement or union.
2. Laborite A member of a political party representing labor.
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La•bor•ite

(ˈleɪ bəˌraɪt)

n.
a member of a political party promoting the interests of labor.
[1885–90, Amer.]
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laborite

a member of a political party or other group allied with the interests of labor.
See also: Organized Labor
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