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un·ion
 union
- pronunciation:
- yun
y
 n
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a group of states or countries united under a single government.
The U.S. Civil War began when the northern states refused to allow the southern states to leave the Union.- synonyms:
- league
- similar words:
- community
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| definition 2: |
an organization of working people.
The union agreed on a contract that promised fair wages for its members. |
| related words: |
association, blend, compound, cooperation, link, organization |
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