union
ˈjuːnjən
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Definition of union - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
connectionact of joining two or more things
  • The union of the rivers created a larger stream.
amalgamation combination merger
2.
relationshipact or state of marriage
  • Their union was celebrated with a grand ceremony.
marriage matrimony wedlock
3.
workplace groupTECH.workers' organization representing membersTECH.
  • The union negotiated better wages for its members.
labor union trade union

Adjective

1.
laborTECH.related to labor unions or trade unionsTECH.
  • The union leaders met to discuss the new policy.
organized unionized
2.
politicsTECH.pertaining to a federal system in IndiaTECH.
  • The union government announced new reforms.
central federal national
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Expressions with union

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people are stronger when they work together
Our coach reminded us that union is strength.
expresses that people working together achieve more than working alone
In union there is strength, so we solved the problem together.
organization representing students' interests and welfare
The student union organized a protest for better facilities.
building for student services and activities
We met at the students' union for coffee.
group that represents workers and fights for better job conditions
The labor union negotiated higher wages for its members.
association representing workers' rights to employers
The trade union advocated for workers' rights during the meeting.

Origin of union

Latin, unus (one) + ion (action or condition)

Terms with union included in their meaning

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place name
nation in western Europe, part of the European Union, known for culture
finance
official currency used by many European Union countries
formal union
enter into a legal or recognized union typically as spouses
EUacr.
acr: European Union
group of countries working together in Europe
union
act of forming a union or association
partnership
alliance or union with a party or cause
underage union
marriage involving one or more individuals under the age of 18
union
physical or metaphorical joining into one

Examples of union in a sentence

  • Their union resulted in a successful collaboration.
  • Their union was a symbol of love and commitment.
  • The union brought two families together in joy.
  • The union held a meeting to discuss the new contract.
  • She joined the union to have a stronger voice at work.
  • The union was formed to strengthen economic ties.

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  1. French:union, syndical, ...
  2. German:Vereinigung, gewerkschaftlich, ...
  3. Italian:unione, sindacale, ...
  4. Spanish:unión, sindical, ...
  5. Portuguese:união, sindical, ...
  6. Chinese:汇合, 工会的, ...
  7. Japanese:合流, 労働組合の, ...
  8. Arabic:اِتِّحاد, نِقَابِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְאַחֲדוּת, אִגּוּדִי, ...
  10. Russian:слияние, профсоюзный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:злиття, профспілковий, ...
  12. Hindi:मिलन, श्रमिक संघ, ...
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