All Definitions for Union
Below are all the dictionary definitions of union:
1The act of uniting or joining two or more things into one.
2The state of being united or joined
3A state of unity or harmony.
4Something united, or made one
5Something formed by a combination or coalition of parts or members
6A confederation
7A consolidated body
8A league.
9A trade union
10A workers' union.
11An association of students at a university for social and/or political purposes
12Also in some cases a debating body.
13A joint or other connection uniting parts of machinery, such as pipes.
14The act or state of marriage.
15A data structure that can store any of various types of item, but only one at a time.
16The set containing all of the elements of two or more sets.
17Belonging to, represented by, or otherwise pertaining to a labour union.
18Federal.
19Sexual intercourse.
20A large, high-quality pearl.
21An affiliation of several parishes for joint support and management of their poor
22Also the jointly-owned workhouse.
23To combine sets using the union operation.
24The United States of America.
25Those of the United States that did not secede at the time of the Civil War (of the United States of America).
26The Soviet Union: the proper noun Union is the standard English translation of the proper noun Союз (Sojuz), and All-Union is the standard English translation of всесоюзный (vsesojuznyj).
27The canton of the United States flag: the portion of the flag containing stars on a blue background.
28Place names:
29A community in Central Elgin municipality, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.
30A barangay of Ubay, Bohol, Philippines.
31A village on the south cast of the island of Siargao, Surigao del Norte, Philippines.
32A number of places in the United States:
33A town in Greene County, Alabama.
34A city in Montgomery County and Miami County, Ohio.
35A city, the county seat of Union County, South Carolina.
36A city, the county seat of Franklin County, Missouri.
37The Oxford Union (a debating society)
38Ot to be conflated with Oxford University Student Union (a students' union).
39A surname.
40The 0-10-2 locomotive wheel arrangement.
41A large number of townships in the United States, listed under Union Township.
42A ghost town in Merced County, California.
43A former unincorporated community in Napa County, California.
44A small town in Tolland County, Connecticut.
45A village in McHenry County, Illinois.
46An unincorporated community in Clay Township, Pike County, Indiana.
47A tiny city in Hardin County, Iowa.
48A home rule city in Boone County, Kentucky.
49A town in Knox County, Maine.
50A town in Neshoba County and Newton County, Mississippi.
51An unincorporated community in Clark County, Missouri.
52A village in Cass County, Nebraska.
53A village and census-designated place in the town of Wakefield, Carroll County, New Hampshire.
54A hamlet in Madison County, New York.
55A large town in Broome County, New York.
56A city in Union County, Oregon.
57An unincorporated community in Floyd County, Virginia.
58A small town, the county seat of Monroe County, West Virginia.
59A small town in Burnett County, Wisconsin.
60A small town in Door County, Wisconsin.
61A town and unincorporated community in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
62An unincorporated community in the town of Lima, Grant County, Wisconsin.
63A small town in Pierce County, Wisconsin.
64A town and unincorporated community in Rock County, Wisconsin.
65A small town in Vernon County, Wisconsin.
66A small town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
67Alternative form of union. [(countable) The act of uniting or joining two or more things into one.]
About synonyms for union
Finding the right synonym for union helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "The act of uniting or joining two or more things into one.", union has 10 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Federal is the most direct replacement in most situations. North works well in formal or professional contexts. Jointure is often preferred when the context calls for a more specific or nuanced expression.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for union, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.