unification

noun

uni·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌyü-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce unification (audio)
Synonyms of unificationnext
: the act, process, or result of unifying : the state of being unified

Examples of unification in a Sentence

the political unification of several Central European states into a German empire dominated by Prussia
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General relativity suggests that objects with mass cause spacetime (the four-dimensional unification of space and time) to warp. Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 June 2026 The two main events are a title unification bout between Ilia Topiura and Justin Gaethje and an interim heavyweight title contest between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026 During his first years in office, Hadi tried to implement wide-reaching reforms, including the unification of the country’s various armed factions. ABC News, 28 May 2026 Sardinia’s unification, in the mid-1800s, with what would become the Kingdom of Italy is seen by many as an act of colonization. IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unification

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unification was in 1851

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“Unification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unification. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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