B2nounpoliticssociety
US/ˈjuː.nə.ti/
UK/ˈjuː.nɪ.ti/
the state of being joined together as one, or of people agreeing and working together
In context
The leader called for unity after the long and bitter election.
The festival celebrates unity between people of different faiths.
A sense of unity helped the team survive a hard season.
Words that go with unity
adjective + noun
- national unityThe president spoke about national unity.
noun + preposition
- sense of unityA sense of unity grew among the villagers.
- unity of purposeThe group worked with a clear unity of purpose.
verb + preposition
- call for unityChurch leaders called for unity in the town.
verb + noun
- show unityThe party tried to show unity before the vote.
- promote unityThe festival aims to promote unity between neighbors.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The people are unity.Correct: The people are united.