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unifying element

[/ˈjuːnɪfaɪɪŋ ˈɛləmənt/]
nounpl: unifying elements
elemento unificador
1. A component, factor, or characteristic that brings together or connects different parts into a cohesive whole
The shared language serves as a unifying element for the diverse immigrant community.
A língua compartilhada serve como elemento unificador para a comunidade de imigrantes diversa.
2. Something that creates unity or harmony among disparate groups, ideas, or entities
Music proved to be the unifying element that bridged cultural differences.
A música se mostrou o elemento unificador que aproximou as diferenças culturais.
Synonyms
unifying forcecommon groundbinding factorconnecting linkintegrating element
Antonyms
dividing elementdivisive factorseparating elementfragmenting force

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elemento unificador
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
elemento que une
Alternative colloquial form
Portugal
elemento unificador
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

common thread
the glue that holds something together
a common denominator
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