B2 noun Neutral

unity

/ˈjuːnəti/

Unity refers to the state of being joined together or in agreement as a whole rather than being separate parts. It is often used to describe harmony among people, consistency in a piece of art, or a shared sense of purpose in a group.

Examples

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1

The family worked together to organize the party, showing a strong sense of unity.

The family members collaborated on the event, demonstrating their closeness and cooperation.

2

The leader's speech was designed to foster national unity during the ongoing crisis.

The politician's address aimed to encourage the entire country to stay together during difficult times.

3

Our gaming group has great unity; we always have each other's backs.

Our friends who play games together are very supportive and act as one team.

Word Family

Noun
unity
Verb
unite
Adverb
unitedly
Adjective
united
Related
union
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Memory Tip

Think of a 'unicycle.' It has one wheel. The prefix 'uni-' always means 'one.' Unity is the state of being 'one' even if there are many parts.

Quick Quiz

The coach emphasized that the team's _______ was the secret to their undefeated season.

Correct!

The correct answer is: unity

Examples

1

The family worked together to organize the party, showing a strong sense of unity.

everyday

The family members collaborated on the event, demonstrating their closeness and cooperation.

2

The leader's speech was designed to foster national unity during the ongoing crisis.

formal

The politician's address aimed to encourage the entire country to stay together during difficult times.

3

Our gaming group has great unity; we always have each other's backs.

informal

Our friends who play games together are very supportive and act as one team.

4

The architectural design achieves unity through the repetitive use of geometric shapes.

academic

The building's design creates a cohesive look by using the same shapes throughout.

5

To succeed in the merger, we must maintain a sense of unity across both corporate cultures.

business

For the two companies to combine successfully, the employees must feel like they are one team.

Word Family

Noun
unity
Verb
unite
Adverb
unitedly
Adjective
united
Related
union

Common Collocations

national unity the state of a country being joined together as one
sense of unity a feeling of belonging and being part of a whole
restore unity to bring people or things back together after a conflict
lack of unity a situation where parts or people are not working together
promote unity to encourage people to work together harmoniously

Common Phrases

strength in unity

the idea that a group is more powerful when they work together than when separate

unity in diversity

harmony between different groups of people within a single society

break the unity

to cause a group to stop working together or agreeing

Often Confused With

unity vs union

Union refers to the act of joining or a specific organization (like a labor union), while unity is the state/feeling of being one.

unity vs unit

A unit is a single individual thing or a measurement, whereas unity is a collective state of harmony.

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Usage Notes

Unity is often used in political and social contexts to describe a goal of bringing people together. It is an uncountable noun when referring to the general state of being one, but can be preceded by 'a' in the phrase 'a sense of unity'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'union' when they mean the feeling of togetherness; remember that 'unity' is the abstract concept of harmony, while 'union' is often the physical or legal joining.

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'unicycle.' It has one wheel. The prefix 'uni-' always means 'one.' Unity is the state of being 'one' even if there are many parts.

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Word Origin

From the Latin 'unitas,' meaning oneness or sameness, derived from 'unus' (one).

Grammar Patterns

uncountable noun often follows 'a sense of' frequently followed by 'between' or 'among'
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Cultural Context

Unity is a core value in many national mottos, such as 'E pluribus unum' (Out of many, one) in the United States.

Quick Quiz

The coach emphasized that the team's _______ was the secret to their undefeated season.

Correct!

The correct answer is: unity

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