union: Bedeutung und Definitionen

The act of uniting or the state of being united.

A combination so formed, especially an alliance or confederation of people, parties, or political entities for mutual interest or benefit.

Mathematics A set, every member of which is an element of one or another of two or more given sets.

Agreement or harmony resulting from the uniting of individuals; concord.

The state of matrimony; marriage: "The element that was to make possible such a union was trust in each other's love” ( Kate Chopin).

Sexual intercourse.

A combination of parishes for joint administration of relief for the poor in Great Britain.

A workhouse maintained by such a union.

A labor union.

A coupling device for connecting parts, such as pipes or rods.

A device on a flag or ensign, occupying the upper inner corner or the entire field, that signifies the union of two or more sovereignties.

An organization at a college or university that provides facilities for recreation; a student union.

A building housing such facilities.

The United States of America regarded as a national unit, especially during the Civil War.

Of, relating to, or loyal to the United States of America during the Civil War: a Union soldier.

Of or relating to a labor union or labor union organizing: the union movement; union negotiations.