Union

Pronunciation: /ˈjuː.njən/

Definitions of union

noun the action or fact of joining or being joined

Example Sentences

A1 A union between two countries can lead to better trade agreements.

A2 The teacher's union went on strike for better pay and working conditions.

B1 The European Union is made up of 27 member countries.

B2 The union of two powerful companies created a monopoly in the market.

C1 The labor union negotiated a new contract with the company management.

C2 The union of different cultures in the city created a diverse and vibrant community.

Examples of union in a Sentence

formal The labor union negotiated for better working conditions on behalf of the employees.

informal I heard the union is organizing a protest next week.

slang The union is really sticking it to the boss this time.

figurative The union of flavors in this dish creates a perfect balance.

Grammatical Forms of union

• past tense: united
• plural: unions
• comparative: more united
• superlative: most united
• present tense: unites
• future tense: will unite
• perfect tense: has united
• continuous tense: is uniting
• singular: union
• positive degree: united
• infinitive: to unite
• gerund: uniting
• participle: united

Origin and Evolution of union

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'union' originated from the Latin word 'unio' meaning unity or oneness.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'union' has come to represent the act of joining together or forming a single entity, often used in the context of organizations, groups, or countries coming together for a common purpose.