C1nounformalsocietyacademic
US/koʊˈhiː.ʒən/
UK/kəʊˈhiː.ʒən/
the state of sticking together closely, as members of a group or parts of a text
In context
Shared festivals help to build social cohesion in diverse neighborhoods.
The team lacked cohesion, and the players rarely passed to each other.
Linking words add cohesion to your essay and guide the reader.
Words that go with cohesion
adjective + noun
- social cohesionRising inequality may damage social cohesion.
noun + noun
- group cohesionGroup cohesion is important in military units.
verb + noun
- lack cohesionThe report lacks cohesion and jumps between topics.
- promote cohesionThe program aims to promote cohesion between communities.
noun + preposition
- cohesion betweenThere is little cohesion between the two parties.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a good cohesionCorrect: good cohesion