union
un
ˈjun
yoon
ion
jən
yēn
British pronunciation
/jˈuːni‍ən/

Definition & Meaning of "union"in English

Union
01

an organization formed by workers, especially in a particular industry, to protect their rights and improve their working conditions

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The union negotiated a new collective bargaining agreement that secured higher wages and improved benefits for its members.
Workers joined the union to advocate for safer working conditions and fair treatment from their employer.
02

the act of making or becoming a single unit

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The union of the two companies created a larger corporation.
The team achieved union by working closely together.
03

a symbolic emblem on a flag representing the unity of multiple states or nations (often placed in the top-left corner)

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The union on the U.S. flag features 50 stars, one for each state.
The Australian flag includes the British Union Jack in its upper-left corner.
04

the occurrence of a uniting of separate parts

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The union of rivers formed a larger waterway.
The engineer observed the union of metal parts.
05

the act of mating between a male and female for reproduction

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The union of the two rare birds was carefully monitored by scientists.
In nature, the union of bees ensures the survival of the hive.
06

a single political entity created by merging previously separate groups, states, or organizations

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The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics ( USSR ) was formed in 1922.
The European Union began as an economic partnership before becoming a political alliance.
6.1

the northern states that fought to keep the United States together during the Civil War

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Many in the Union believed in preserving the nation at all costs.
Factories in the Union supplied weapons and resources for the war effort.
07

a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets

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The union of sets A and B includes all elements from both.
In mathematics, union is denoted by the symbol ∪.
08

healing process involving the growing together of the edges of a wound or the growing together of broken bones

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The doctor checked the union of the broken bone.
Proper care promotes rapid union after surgery.
09

the state of being joined or united or linked

10

the state of being married; a lifelong partnership between two people (unless ended by divorce)

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Their union lasted 50 years, filled with love and mutual respect.
The couple celebrated their union with a vow renewal ceremony.
01

being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War

02

of trade unions

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