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- pronunciation:
- yun
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A union is the act of bringing together different things to make one thing.
Some of the employees were happy about the recent union between their company and the other company, but some were not happy.- antonyms:
- separation
- similar words:
- alliance, blending, merging
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| definition 2: |
A union is a group of states or countries joined together under a single government.
America is a collection of 50 different states, but it is also a union. It is one country. The capital of the union is Washington, DC.- synonyms:
- alliance, league
- similar words:
- community
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| definition 3: |
A union is the the act of joining or of being joined in marriage.
The union between the princess of one country and the prince of the other strengthened the relationship between the two countries.- synonyms:
- marriage
- similar words:
- match, wedding
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| definition 4: |
A union is an organization made up of people who do a certain type of work. For example, there is a union for people who drive trucks. There is a union for people who work as nurses. Every union has members who have decided to join and leaders who represent the members. The purpose of a union is to make sure that members get fair pay and good working conditions.
Leaders of the union had long meetings with the company management. Eventually, the two sides came to an agreement. |
| related words: |
association, attachment, blend, compound, harmony, link, movement, organization |
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