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unification

yoo-nih-fih-KAYSHN

Unification (noun) means the act or process of joining separate parts into a single whole. Example: “German unification in 1990 brought East and West Germany together as one country.”

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The act or process of joining separate parts into a single whole.
"German unification in 1990 brought East and West Germany together as one country."
"The merger was billed as the unification of two rival companies."

How to use unification

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe process of bringing separate things or groups together into one.

Common pairings
national unification process of unification push for unification

Word forms

unifications plural

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German _____ in 1990 brought East and West Germany together as one country.

Etymology

From unify plus the noun-forming suffix -ification, describing the process of making something unified.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unification” mean?

The word “unification” means the act or process of joining separate parts into a single whole. In plain terms, the process of bringing separate things or groups together into one.

How do you pronounce “unification”?

“Unification” is pronounced yoo-nih-fih-KAYSHN (/ˌjunəfəˈkeɪʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “unification” in a sentence?

Here is “unification” used in a sentence: “German unification in 1990 brought East and West Germany together as one country.”

What part of speech is “unification”?

“Unification” is a noun.

Is “unification” a common word?

“Unification” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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