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unity

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Pronunciation

UK

  • /jˈuːnɪti/

US

  • /ˈjunəti/

Meanings

Noun

  1. the state of being joined together or in agreement

  2. the quality of forming a coherent or harmonious whole

  3. the number one or multiplicative identity in mathematics

Proper-noun

  1. the Unity game-development platform and engine

Beyond the definition

Unity isn't just about everyone being the same; it's about different parts coming together as a whole, working in harmony despite their differences. Think of an orchestra—violins, trumpets, and drums all sound distinct, but when played together with unity, they create something beautiful and powerful. A family can have unity even if each member has unique talents and opinions; it's the feeling of belonging and shared purpose that binds them.

Unity is often sought after in times of trouble. After a disaster, communities strive for unity to rebuild and support one another. Leaders call for national unity during crises, hoping to inspire people to work together towards common goals. Sometimes, unity can be fragile—easily broken by conflict or disagreement. But when it exists, it's a powerful force.

Examples

  1. 1

    Team support

    The players showed real unity after their captain was injured.

  2. 2

    Conflict resolution

    After weeks of argument, the meeting ended with a renewed sense of unity.

  3. 3

    Election

    The president called for national unity after the election.

  4. 4

    Workplace relations

    There was very little unity between management and staff.

    • Patternunity between + groups

      shared support or agreement between them

More examples
  1. 5

    Community event

    The festival helps build unity among people from different backgrounds.

  2. 6

    National symbol

    For many citizens, the flag is still a symbol of unity.

  3. 7

    Leadership team

    Without unity in the leadership team, even small decisions took too long.

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  • national unity
  • unity of purpose
  • unity among
  • show unity

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Main spelling

  • unitynoun

Forms

  • unitiespluralnoun