union

[yoon-yuhn] / ˈyun yən /

NOUN

merger, joining

Synonyms

STRONG

abutment accord agglutination agreement amalgam amalgamation blend centralization combination commixture compound concatenation conciliation concord concurrence confluence congregation conjunction consolidation correlation coupling fusion harmony hookup incorporation intercourse joint junction juncture meeting merging mixture seam symbiosis synthesis tie up tie-in unanimity unification unison uniting unity

WEAK

coadunation coming together melding

Antonyms

STRONG

detachment disagreement disconnection discord dissolution division imbalance parting separation severance

WEAK

divorce

NOUN

group with shared interest, cause

Synonyms

STRONGEST

association club federation guild labor union league local society trade union

STRONG

alliance brotherhood coalition confederacy confederation congress employees order sisterhood sodality syndicate

Antonyms

WEAK

management

Example Sentences

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So why do their unions oppose receiving them?

From The Wall Street Journal

The union has rejected a 3.2% pay offer, a spokesperson said.

From BBC

The larger figure reflects required notice provisions under state law and union seniority rules.

From Los Angeles Times

In a presentation, it told unions its workers' finances fared better than those of the wider public in recent years.

From BBC

Brewdog employees are "really concerned" for their futures having learned the craft beer giant could be sold off, a union has said.

From BBC