union — an organization of workers formed to protect their rights and interests
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an organization of workers formed to protect their rights and interests
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈjuːnjən/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery drivers' union went on strike because their boss kept eating the pepperoni.
- Students should join the study union if they want to survive final exams.
- The union of peanut butter and jelly created the world's most beloved sandwich.
union
NOUN[/ˈjuːnjən/]
an organization of workers formed to protect their rights and interests
Workers stand together as their union representative negotiates with management
The union brothers share communion at their reunion!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'unio', which itself stems from 'unus' meaning 'one'. The term has been used since the Medieval period to denote the concept of joining or combining into a single entity.
Breakdown
unus (one) + -ion (noun suffix, indicating the action or result of uniting)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza delivery drivers' union went on strike because their boss kept eating the pepperoni.”
“Students should join the study union if they want to survive final exams.”
“The union of peanut butter and jelly created the world's most beloved sandwich.”
“The union negotiated for better working conditions and higher salaries.”
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