unification

noun

uni·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌyü-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

: the act, process, or result of unifying : the state of being unified

Synonyms of unification

• merger
• merging
• consolidation
• connecting

Examples of unification in a Sentence

the political unification of several Central European states into a German empire dominated by Prussia

Recent Examples on the Web

The economists also advocate for temporary aid to workers and the most vulnerable groups exposed to the shock of price liberalization, currency unification, and unemployment due to the restructuring of state enterprises. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared in late 2023 that the two Koreas were separate hostile states rather than partners seeking eventual unification, a fundamental shift from its traditional approach to the South. — Reuters, NBC news, 23 July 2026

The unification here includes the WBO, WBA, and Ring Magazine titles. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

Celebrations are held in Yemen to mark the 10th anniversary of that country’s unification. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing unification

• pre-unification

Rhymes for unification

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration