Unity is the state of different areas or groups being joined together to form a single country or organization.
There is support for economic unity in trade and industry to promote growth and prosperity.
...German unity.
2. uncountable noun
When there is unity, people are in agreement and act together for a particular purpose.
...a renewed unity of purpose. [+ of]
Speakers at the rally mouthed sentiments of unity.
The choice was meant to create an impression of party unity.
Synonyms: agreement, accord, consensus, peace More Synonyms of unity
More Synonyms of unity
unity in British English
(ˈjuːnɪtɪ)
nounWord forms: plural-ties
1.
the state or quality of being one; oneness
2.
the act, state, or quality of forming a whole from separate parts
3.
something whole or complete that is composed of separate parts
4.
mutual agreement; harmony or concord
the participants were no longer in unity
5.
uniformity or constancy
unity of purpose
6. mathematics
a.
the number or numeral one
b.
a quantity assuming the value of one
the area of the triangle was regarded as unity
c.
the element of a set producing no change in a number following multiplication
7.
the arrangement of the elements in a work of art in accordance with a single overall design or purpose
8.
any one of the three principles of dramatic structure deriving from Aristotle's Poetics by which the action of a play should be limited to a single plot (unity of action), a single location (unity of place), and the events of a single day (unity of time)
Word origin
C13: from Old French unité, from Latin ūnitās, from ūnus one
unity in American English
(ˈjunəti)
nounWord forms: pluralˈunities
1.
the state of being one, or united; oneness; singleness
2.
something complete in itself; single, separate thing
3.
the quality of being one in spirit, sentiment, purpose, etc.; harmony; agreement; concord; uniformity
4.
a.
unification
b.
a unified group or body
5.
the quality or fact of being a totality or whole, esp. a complex that is a union of related parts
6.
a.
an arrangement of parts or material in a work of art or literature, that will produce a single, harmonious effect
b.
a design or effect so produced
7.
constancy, continuity, or fixity of purpose, action, etc.
8. Ancient Mathematics
a.
any quantity, magnitude, etc. considered or identified as a unit, or 1
b.
the numeral or unit 1
Idioms:
the (three) unities
SYNONYMY NOTE: unity implies the oneness, as in spirit, aims, interests, feelings, etc., of that whichis made up of diverse elements or individuals [national unity]; union implies the state of being united into a single organization for a common purpose[a labor union]; solidarity implies such firm and complete unity in an organization, group, class, etc. as tomake for the greatest possible strength in influence, action, etc.
Word origin
ME unite < OFr unité < L unitas, oneness < unus, one
Examples of 'unity' in a sentence
unity
When she died three years ago it was both a moment of sadness and complete family unity.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Me, I think that there should be international unity on this one.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There is just complete unity and belief.
The Sun (2012)
The region has produced no unity in political form.
Stearns, Peter N. World History: Patterns of Change and Continuity (1995)
Only in this way can we protect our church and the unity of our people.
Christianity Today (2000)
Those who most prize unity are the ones still fighting.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
People talk about having team unity and team harmony.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
My task as acting leader is to secure a sense of unity and purpose.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He will try to form a national unity government to enact further painful economic measures.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The intended message was one of unity and resolve.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
So what better way to give a message of unity than hearing one from the very top?
The Sun (2012)
The first task of the leader of a political party in opposition is to preserve a modicum of party unity.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
We deserve better, and that is political freedom with economic unity.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Indeed, no one up to that time conceived a unity of economic entity and political entity.
Peter F. Drucker MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974)
That unity and harmony doesn't exist anywhere else in the world.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Second, there is still the problem of party unity.
Wright, Vincent The Government and Politics of France (1989)
The success of the England team has been built on a unity of purpose and trust.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It would destroy any Cabinet unity and people would feel very uncomfortable.
The Sun (2008)
Only one thing is on display this week: party unity behind his leadership.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
First, it shows unity of purpose.
The Sun (2011)
And last week it came back to haunt the Malaysian political establishment in grisly detail as the unity of the country 's ruling party dissolved amid scandal.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Quotations
We must indeed all hang together, or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separatelyBenjamin Franklinon his signing of the Declaration of Independence
All for one; one for allAlexandre DumasThe Three Musketeers
By uniting we stand, by dividing we fallJohn DickinsonThe Patriot's Appeal
In other languages
unity
British English: unity NOUN
Unity is the state of different areas or groups being joined together to form a single country or organization.
We have to act to preserve the unity of this nation.
American English: unity
Brazilian Portuguese: unidade
Chinese: 统一
European Spanish: unidad
French: unité
German: Einheit
Italian: unità
Japanese: 結束
Korean: 통합
European Portuguese: unidade
Latin American Spanish: unidad
Chinese translation of 'unity'
unity
(ˈjuːnɪtɪ)
n(u)
(= solidarity) 团(團)结(結) (tuánjié)
(= unification) 统(統)一 (tǒngyī)
1 (noun)
Definition
the state of being a single thing that is composed of separate parts, organizations, etc.
the future of European economic unity
Synonyms
union
Norway's union with Denmark in the late fourteenth century
unification
the unification of Italy in 1870
coalition
He had been opposed by a coalition of civil-rights organizations.
federation
the British Athletic Federation
integration
There is little integration of our work and no single focus.
confederation
amalgamation
The organization was formed by an amalgamation of two groups.
2 (noun)
Definition
the state of being one
The deer represents the unity of the universe.
Synonyms
wholeness
integrity
Separatist movements are a threat to the integrity of the nation.
oneness
union
unification
entity
singleness
undividedness
Opposites
division
,
separation
,
disunity
,
multiplicity
,
heterogeneity
3 (noun)
Definition
mutual agreement
Speakers at the rally mouthed sentiments of unity.
Synonyms
agreement
The talks ended in acrimony rather than agreement.
accord
I found myself in total accord.
consensus
The declaration reflects a growing consensus on the types of reform necessary.
peace
a period of relative peace in the country's industrial relations
harmony
a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
solidarity
Supporters want to march tomorrow to show solidarity with their leaders.
unison
assent
He gave his assent to the proposed legislation.
unanimity
All decisions would require unanimity.
concord
A climate of concord and tolerance prevails among the two communities.
concurrence
Opposites
division
,
disagreement
, discord,
independence
,
strife
,
in-fighting
,
individuality
,
disunity
,
ill will
,
factionalism
Quotations
We must indeed all hang together, or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately [Benjamin Franklin – on his signing of the Declaration of Independence]All for one; one for all [Alexandre Dumas – The Three Musketeers]By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall [John Dickinson – The Patriot's Appeal]
Additional synonyms
in the sense of accord
Definition
agreement or harmony
I found myself in total accord.
Synonyms
sympathy,
agreement,
concert,
harmony,
accordance,
unison,
rapport,
conformity,
assent,
unanimity,
concurrence
in the sense of amalgamation
The organization was formed by an amalgamation of two groups.
Synonyms
combination,
union,
joining,
mixing,
alliance,
coalition,
merger,
mixture,
compound,
blend,
integration,
composite,
fusion,
mingling,
alloy,
amalgamating,
incorporation,
amalgam,
meld,
admixture,
commingling
in the sense of assent
Definition
agreement, consent
He gave his assent to the proposed legislation.
Synonyms
agreement,
accord,
sanction,
approval,
permission,
acceptance,
consent,
compliance,
accession,
acquiescence,
concurrence
Synonyms of 'unity'
unity
Explore 'unity' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of coalition
Definition
a temporary alliance, esp. between political parties
He had been opposed by a coalition of civil-rights organizations.
Synonyms
alliance,
union,
league,
association,
combination,
merger,
integration,
compact,
conjunction,
bloc,
confederation,
fusion,
affiliation,
amalgam,
amalgamation,
confederacy
in the sense of concord
Definition
peaceful relations between nations
A climate of concord and tolerance prevails among the two communities.
Synonyms
harmony,
accord,
peace,
agreement,
concert,
friendship,
consensus,
goodwill,
unison,
good understanding,
rapport,
unanimity,
amity (formal),
consonance
in the sense of consensus
Definition
general or widespread agreement
The declaration reflects a growing consensus on the types of reform necessary.
Synonyms
agreement,
general agreement,
unanimity,
common consent,
unity,
harmony,
assent,
concord,
concurrence,
kotahitanga (New Zealand)
in the sense of federation
Definition
any alliance or association of organizations which have freely joined together for a common purpose
the British Athletic Federation
Synonyms
union,
league,
association,
alliance,
combination,
coalition,
partnership,
consortium,
syndicate,
confederation,
amalgamation,
confederacy,
entente,
Bund,
copartnership,
federacy
in the sense of harmony
Definition
a state of peaceful agreement and cooperation
a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
Synonyms
accord,
order,
understanding,
peace,
agreement,
friendship,
unity,
sympathy,
consensus,
cooperation,
goodwill,
rapport,
conformity,
compatibility,
assent,
unanimity,
concord,
amity (formal),
amicability,
like-mindedness
in the sense of integration
There is little integration of our work and no single focus.
Synonyms
combining,
mixing,
blending,
harmony,
unification,
fusing,
incorporation,
assimilation,
amalgamation,
commingling
in the sense of integrity
Definition
the quality of being whole or united
Separatist movements are a threat to the integrity of the nation.
Synonyms
unity,
unification,
cohesion,
coherence,
wholeness,
soundness,
completeness
in the sense of peace
Definition
harmony between people or groups
a period of relative peace in the country's industrial relations
Synonyms
harmony,
accord,
agreement,
concord,
amity (formal)
in the sense of solidarity
Definition
agreement in interests or aims among members of a group
Supporters want to march tomorrow to show solidarity with their leaders.