unification

noun

uni·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌyü-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce unification (audio)
: the act, process, or result of unifying : the state of being unified

Examples of unification in a Sentence

the political unification of several Central European states into a German empire dominated by Prussia
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That’s because prior to its 1861 unification, the Italian peninsula was fragmented into several kingdoms, duchies, and city-states, each with its landscape, culture, food, and grapes. Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 Taiwan also deported three Chinese immigrants for voicing their support online for unification through military action. Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025 Beijing claims the island democracy is its territory and has said unification is inevitable, by force if necessary. Amy Chang Chien, New York Times, 22 May 2025 Taiwan’s rising wariness toward the U.S. comes amid growing pressure from China, which claims the self-governing democracy as its own territory and has not ruled out the use of force in achieving its unification goal. Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 18 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unification

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unification was in 1851

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“Unification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unification. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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