German word

Integration

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪntegʁaˈt͡si̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounintegration

Example

Die Integration der Systeme verlief ohne Probleme.

The integration of the systems went smoothly.

Illustration for Integration (integration)

More examples

Die Integration in den Arbeitsmarkt erfordert oft Sprachkurse.

Integration into the labor market often requires language courses.

Core concept

A new part fits into an existing structure and helps the whole work smoothly.

Common phrases

  • kulturelle Integration

    cultural integration

  • soziale Integration

    social integration

  • Integration in den Arbeitsmarkt

    integration into the labor market

Similar words

Eingliederung: The formal incorporation of people or groups into an organization.
Anpassung: Adaptation of conduct or opinions to the practices of the surrounding community.
Einbindung: Involvement in an activity or group as a participating member.

Definition in German

Integration bezeichnet das Eingliedern oder die Vereinigung von Personen oder Teilen zu einem funktionierenden Ganzen.

Word origin

Integration comes from Latin integratio, from integrare meaning 'to make whole', and entered German as a learned international term.

Usage tips

  • The German noun is feminine: die Integration, with the plural die Integrationen.

Other meanings

  • unificationnoun

Opposites

  • Ausgrenzungexclusionnoun
  • Segregationsegregationnoun

Related words

  • integrierenintegrateverb
  • integrierbarintegrableadjective
  • integrativintegrativeadjective

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