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  4. unione

unione

/uˈnjone/
union

L'Unione Europea è un'organizzazione politica ed economica.

The European Union is a political and economic organization.


general

A joining or merging of things or people; a union or association.

L'unione tra le due aziende ha creato un'azienda più forte.

The union between the two companies created a stronger company.

Can refer to political unions, marriages, or any type of coming together.

formal

A political or economic union of countries or states.

L'Unione Sovietica è stata un grande impero.

The Soviet Union was a great empire.

Often used in the context of international organizations.

Collocations

unione europeaEuropean Unionunione civilecivil unionunione sindacaletrade union

Synonyms

unioneassociazionealleanzafederazione

Antonyms

divisioneseparazionedivorzio

Related Phrases

unione matrimonialephrase
marital union
unione doganalephrase
customs union

Pro Tip

Political vs. Personal Use

'Unione' can refer to both political unions (e.g., the European Union) and personal unions (e.g., marriage). Context is key.

Gold Rule

Formal Context

In formal contexts, 'unione' often refers to political or economic unions.

Word Origin

From Latin 'unio', meaning 'unity' or 'oneness'.

Usage Notes

In Italian, 'unione' can refer to both formal and informal unions, depending on context.

Word Breakdown

un-
one
prefix
+
-ione
action or state of
suffix
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese
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