Unity: meaning, definitions and examples

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unity

 

[ ˈjuːnɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

concept of oneness

Unity is the state of being one; oneness. It is the quality or state of not being multiple; oneness. Unity can also refer to a whole or totality as combining all its parts into one.

Synonyms

harmony, oneness, wholeness

Examples of usage

  • Working together in unity, the team was able to achieve great success.
  • The unity of the nation was evident during the crisis.
Context #2 | Noun

agreement or harmony

Unity can also refer to agreement or harmony between people or groups. It is the state of being in agreement and working together for a common purpose.

Synonyms

agreement, harmony, solidarity

Examples of usage

  • The unity among the members of the community was essential for progress.
  • Finding unity in diversity is a key aspect of building a strong team.
Context #3 | Noun

coherent whole

Unity can also refer to a coherent whole, where all the parts come together in a harmonious way to create a sense of wholeness or completeness.

Synonyms

cohesion, consistency, integrity

Examples of usage

  • The painting displayed a perfect unity of colors and shapes.
  • The unity of design in the building was remarkable.

Translations

Translations of the word "unity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 unidade

🇮🇳 एकता

🇩🇪 Einheit

🇮🇩 kesatuan

🇺🇦 єдність

🇵🇱 jedność

🇯🇵 統一 (とういつ)

🇫🇷 unité

🇪🇸 unidad

🇹🇷 birlik

🇰🇷 통일 (통일)

🇸🇦 وحدة

🇨🇿 jednota

🇸🇰 jednota

🇨🇳 统一 (tǒngyī)

🇸🇮 enota

🇮🇸 eining

🇰🇿 бірлік

🇬🇪 ერთობა

🇦🇿 birləşmə

🇲🇽 unidad

Etymology

The word 'unity' originated from the Latin word 'unitas', which means 'oneness' or 'the state of being one'. The concept of unity has been valued throughout history in various cultures and religions as a symbol of strength, harmony, and cooperation. It plays a crucial role in fostering peace and understanding among individuals and communities.

See also: unit, unitary, unite, united, uniting, units.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,799, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.