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förening — 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.
  • compound noun A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
  • society noun A large group of people who share a culture, laws, and way of life, typically within a country or region.
  • union noun An organized group of workers formed to protect their rights and negotiate with employers.

Senses

förening is used for these senses in English:

  • association A group of persons associated for a common purpose; an organization; society.
  • compound (chemistry) A substance formed by chemical bonding of two or more elements in definite proportions by weight.
  • society (countable) A group of people who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest; an association or organization.
  • union (uncountable) The state of being united or joined; a state of unity or harmony.
  • union (countable) Something united, or made one; something formed by a combination or coalition of parts or members; a confederation; a consolidated body; a league.
  • union (countable) The act or state of marriage.

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.

compound — full definition

  1. noun A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
  2. adjective Made up of two or more parts or elements combined.
  3. verb To combine different elements or ingredients into one substance.
  4. verb To make a problem worse by adding to it.
  5. verb (finance) To calculate interest on both the original amount and the interest already earned.

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