Unification
ˌjuːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
Definitions
The act, process, or result of making something whole or uniform; the act or process of uniting.
ˌjuːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
The act or process of making or becoming a single unit.
The unification of the two countries was a long and complicated process.
💡 Simply: Unification is like when you take a bunch of small building blocks and put them together to make one big, strong structure. It’s about bringing things together to make them whole!
👶 For kids: Unification is when you put things together to make one big thing, like when you combine all your toys into one toy box.
More Examples
The goal of the organization is the eventual unification of all member states.
The committee discussed the challenges and benefits of the proposed unification plan.
How It's Used
"The unification of Germany was a significant historical event."
"Scholars analyze the unification of different cultures through globalization."
"The unification of the Roman Empire took many years and a series of conquests."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
unity in diversity
The state of being united despite differences.
"The country's motto is unity in diversity, reflecting its multicultural society."
From Latin *ūnificātiō* 'a making one', from *ūnificare* 'to make one', from *ūnus* 'one' + *facere* 'to make'.
The term 'unification' began to gain prominence in the 19th century, particularly in the context of nation-building and the formation of unified states.
Memory tip
Think of the process of combining many puzzle pieces to complete a picture – unification brings separate parts together.
Word Origin
"to make one"