union

noun
UK: /ˈjuːniən/
US: /ˈjuːnjən/

  1. An organization of workers formed to protect their rights and interests.

    1. The union is fighting for better pay for its members. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company negotiated with the union to avoid a potential strike action. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of joining two or more things together.

    1. Their marriage was a strong union of two loving hearts. [ ] [ ]
    2. The union of these states created a powerful nation with a shared identity. [ ] [ ]

  3. A club or society, especially at a university or college.

    1. The student union provides many services for students. [ ] [ ]
    2. The debate took place in the main hall of the university union building. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

coalition association alliance amalgamation merger
union verb

  1. To join or combine together into one thing.

    1. They will union the two companies soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The plan is to union their efforts and resources for a greater impact. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "union" in English means: An organization of workers formed to protect their rights and interests., The act of joining two or more things together., A club or society, especially at a university or college..

The phonetic transcription of "union" is /ˈjuːniən/ in British English and /ˈjuːnjən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "union": coalition, association, alliance, amalgamation, merger.

Example usage of "union": "The union is fighting for better pay for its members.". More examples on the page.