unification

Everyday

Unification is the act of joining separate things, groups or countries into one whole. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons it names events such as the unification of Germany (1871), of Italy, or of England's kingdoms. In science it can mean joining ideas into one theory. Phrases: the unification of, German unification, Italian unification.

Examples

• The unification of Germany happened in 1871. tree →
• Italian unification joined many small states into one country. tree →
• The unification of the two schools made one big school. tree →
• Scientists hope for the unification of all forces in one theory. tree →
• After unification, the country used one money. tree →
• The treaty led to the unification of the kingdoms. tree →

Note

Mostly uncountable. Verb: unify; adjective: unified. Prefix uni- means one (unicorn, uniform, unit).