| query | When two or more things, for example countries or organizations, have been joined together to form one thing, you can refer to them as a u____ .When two or more things, for example countries or organizations, have been joined together to form one thing, you can refer to them as a union . ...the union of African states. ...the question of which countries should join the currency union. |
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| word | union |
| full-definition | noun A union is a workers ' organization which represents its members and which aims to improve things such as their working conditions and pay. I feel that women in all types of employment can benefit from joining a union. ...union officials. When the union of two or more things occurs, they are joined together and become one thing. Long before union with England, Scotland had a vibrant musical tradition. When two or more things, for example countries or organizations, have been joined together to form one thing, you can refer to them as a union . ...the union of African states. ...the question of which countries should join the currency union. The marriage of two people is sometimes referred to as a union . Even Louis began to think their union was not blessed in the eyes of God. Union is used in the name of some clubs, societies, and organizations. The naming of stars is at the discretion of the International Astronomical Union. ...the Mothers' Union. |
| inflections | unions |
| cefr-level | B1 |
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