German word

Union

Pronunciation

IPA/uˈni̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine noununion

Example

Die Union hat neue Regeln beschlossen.

The Union decided on new rules.

Illustration for Union (union)

More examples

Als Mitglied der Union profitieren wir vom freien Warenverkehr.

As a member of the Union, we benefit from the free movement of goods.

Core concept

Separate groups standing under one shared banner.

Common phrases

  • Europäische Union

    European Union

  • Mitglied der Union

    member of the Union

Similar words

Gewerkschaft: An organization formed by workers to protect their pay and working conditions.
Koalition: A partnership of political parties formed to govern together.
Verband: An association of businesses or groups with shared professional or commercial interests.
Bündnis: An alliance between countries or organizations pursuing a common goal.

Definition in German

eine Verbindung von Personen, Gruppen oder Staaten, die gemeinsam handeln oder bestimmte Interessen vertreten

Word origin

German Union was borrowed through French union from Latin unio, meaning union or oneness, from unus, meaning one.

Usage tips

  • In German political usage, die Union often refers to the CDU and CSU together, while a labor union is usually eine Gewerkschaft.

Other meanings

  • alliancenoun
  • leaguenoun

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