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Verein — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • association noun A group of people organized for a shared purpose, such as a club or professional body.
  • club noun A group of people who join together for a shared interest or purpose, such as sport or recreation.
  • league noun A group of sports teams, or of countries or organizations, that compete together or work toward a shared goal.
  • union noun An organized group of workers formed to protect their rights and negotiate with employers.

Senses

Verein is used for these senses in English:

  • association A group of persons associated for a common purpose; an organization; society.
  • club (countable) An association of members joining together for some common purpose, especially sports or recreation.
  • league A group or association of cooperating members.
  • union (uncountable) The state of being united or joined; a state of unity or harmony.

association — full definition

  1. noun A group of people organized for a shared purpose, such as a club or professional body.
  2. noun A connection or link between two things, people, or ideas.

club — full definition

  1. noun A group of people who join together for a shared interest or purpose, such as sport or recreation.
  2. noun A heavy stick used as a weapon, or (in sports) an implement used to strike a ball, such as in golf.
  3. noun A venue offering entertainment, especially music and dancing (a nightclub).
  4. verb To hit someone or something with a heavy stick or similar object.
  5. verb To join together to form a group, or to pool money for a shared purpose.

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