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unions

[/ˈjuːnjənz/]
nounpl: unions
uniões
1. Organizations of workers formed to protect their rights and interests
The unions negotiated better wages for their members.
Os sindicatos negociaram melhores salários para seus membros.
2. The act or state of joining or combining two or more things together
The union of the two companies created a stronger business.
A união das duas empresas criou um negócio mais forte.
3. A political or social entity formed by joining separate units
The European Union comprises 27 member states.
A União Europeia compreende 27 estados membros.
4. A marriage or relationship between two people
Their union was blessed with three children.
Sua união foi abençoada com três filhos.
Synonyms
associationsorganizationsalliancesconfederations
Antonyms
separationdivisiondisunion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sindicatos
Common term for labor unions
General Brazilian
uniões
General meaning of joining or combining
Portugal
sindicatos
Labor union context
Portugal
uniões
General meaning of joining or combining

Related Idioms & Phrases

in union
union jack
trade union
labor union
civil union
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