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

Yet the unification addresses a far different concern than the one the region now faces. — Firmesk Rahim, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026

Herald Square and Times Square are rapidly becoming one district, and a few curbside tourist attractions will only contribute to their unification. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026

Data, knowledge and AI unification has to be a mandate from leadership, not a project owned by a single team. — Yu Fang, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

The demonstrators, many wearing balaclavas, congregated on a street in the town, where many residents are republicans, who favor unification with the Republic of Ireland. — Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 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