clydesider

/ˈklaɪdˌsaɪdər/

Definitions

1. noun

a supporter of the Labour Party, especially in Scotland.

“He was a proud clydesider and always voted for the Labour candidate.”

2. noun

a person who is native to the area around the River Clyde in Scotland.

“The clydesider’s accent was a unique blend of Scottish dialects.”

Synonyms

  • labourite
  • socialist

Antonyms

  • conservative
  • tory