union
UK: ˈjuːnjən | US: ˈjuːnjən
n. the act of uniting or the state of being united
n. an organization formed by the joining of people or groups for a common purpose
n. a political entity formed by the merger of smaller units (e.g., a federal union)
union = uni<one> + on<noun suffix>
- uni (from Latin unus, meaning "one")
- on (a noun-forming suffix, often derived from Latin -io)
Etymology Origin:
The word union traces back to Latin unio (stem union-), meaning "oneness" or "unity." It entered Middle English via Old French union, retaining the core idea of combining into a single entity. The morpheme uni- appears in many English words (e.g., unite, universe), consistently conveying the concept of singularity or cohesion. The suffix -on nominalizes the root, turning the abstract idea of "oneness" into a concrete noun.
The union of these two companies created a market leader.
Workers formed a union to negotiate better wages.
The European Union promotes economic cooperation among member states.
Their marriage symbolized a perfect union of love and trust.
The artist’s work reflects a union of traditional and modern styles.