Synonyms of union

union

noun

ˈyün-yən 

1

as in merger

the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one

the union of East Germany and West Germany that became possible after the fall of communism

Synonyms & Similar Words

• merger
• unification
• merging
• consolidation
• connecting
• coupling
• combining
• amalgamation
• connection
• combination
• linking
• junction
• synthesis
• fusion
• blend
• mixture
• reunification
• mix
• reunion
• coalescence
• agglomeration
• commingling
• intermingling
• mingling
• compounding
• intermixture

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• division
• dissolution
• split
• partition
• breakup
• schism
• parting
• disconnection
• disunion
• separation
• severance
• scission
• detachment
• divorcement

2

as in confederacy

an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection

in 1949 the U.S. and Canada joined their European allies in a transatlantic union to defend Western Europe from aggression by the Soviet Union

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confederacy
• coalition
• alliance
• federation
• league
• confederation
• partnership
• bloc
• combination
• combine
• group
• axis
• organization
• association
• fusion
• block
• cartel
• conspiracy
• faction
• cooperative
• wing
• affiliation
• syndicate
• cabal
• side
• front
• trust
• junto
• conference
• circuit

3

as in association

the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)

the movie studio is producing the blockbuster in union with another studio because of the tremendous cost involved

Synonyms & Similar Words

• association
• partnership
• relationship
• collaboration
• affiliation
• cooperation
• connection
• alliance
• relation
• merger
• confederation
• liaison
• solidarity
• interaction
• dealings
• hookup
• unification
• integration
• unity
• tie-up
• kinship
• exchange
• linkup
• symbiosis
• interconnection
• reciprocity
• interrelation
• incorporation
• business
• oneness
• intimacy
• affinity
• sympathy
• rapport
• company
• league
• attachment
• mutualism
• companionship
• togetherness
• closeness
• fellowship
• bed
• colleagueship
• cahoots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dissociation
• dissolution
• division
• breakup
• separation
• split
• disaffiliation
• severance
• disunion
• divorce
• parting
• alienation
• estrangement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of union

In an attempt to maintain order, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that only protests organized by unions are authorized on Saturday, and partial curfews will be put in place in several cities. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Labor union, sectoral union or local union branch involved in worker representation and mobilization. — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Castro is endorsed by Miami Realtors, the city’s police and firefighters union and Coral Gables Democrats. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Kinate is endorsed by his own union from his electrician days of powering the homes in the Northland, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 124. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026