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

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

They were welcomed back in 2009, however, when Pope Benedict XVI sought unification by lifting the judgment. — Reuters, NBC news, 5 July 2026

Mason aims for an impressive victory to advance unification talks, while Bell seeks a career-defining upset. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Gaethje upset former two-weight champion Ilia Topuria with a technical knockout in a lightweight unification championship bout at the UFC Freedom 250 event Sunday on the White House South Lawn. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 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