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Union

ˈjunjən
Extremely common
500 - 600
500-600, Extremely common
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
união, sindicato, união civil, associação

Union meanings in Portuguese

união

Example:
The union of two companies created a powerful entity.
A união de duas empresas criou uma entidade poderosa.
They celebrated the union of their families at the wedding.
Eles celebraram a união de suas famílias no casamento.
Usage: formalContext: Used in legal, business, or social contexts to denote a coming together or joining of entities, people, or groups.
Note: Commonly used in legal documents, business contexts, and discussions about relationships or communities.

sindicato

Example:
The workers formed a union to negotiate better wages.
Os trabalhadores formaram um sindicato para negociar melhores salários.
The union held a meeting to address the concerns of its members.
O sindicato realizou uma reunião para abordar as preocupações de seus membros.
Usage: formalContext: Used in labor contexts to refer to organizations that represent workers' interests.
Note: In Brazil, 'sindicato' is commonly associated with labor rights and collective bargaining.

união civil

Example:
The couple decided to enter into a civil union instead of marriage.
O casal decidiu entrar em uma união civil em vez de se casar.
Civil unions provide many of the same legal benefits as marriage.
Uniões civis oferecem muitos dos mesmos benefícios legais que o casamento.
Usage: formalContext: Used in legal contexts regarding partnerships that may not be traditional marriages.
Note: Important concept in discussions about LGBTQ+ rights and legal recognition of partnerships.

associação

Example:
The union of various associations led to a stronger community effort.
A união de várias associações levou a um esforço comunitário mais forte.
They formed a union to advocate for environmental issues.
Eles formaram uma associação para defender questões ambientais.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in social, community, or organizational contexts to denote a group of people working together for a common purpose.
Note: Can refer to various types of associations, including non-profits and interest groups.

Union's synonyms

association

An association is a group of people organized for a joint purpose or common interest.
Example: The association of workers negotiated for better working conditions.
Note: An association typically implies a group of individuals or entities coming together voluntarily for a specific purpose.

alliance

An alliance is a formal agreement or union between groups, individuals, or countries for mutual benefit.
Example: The alliance between the two countries strengthened their military capabilities.
Note: An alliance often implies a formal agreement or pact between parties for a specific purpose or goal.

coalition

A coalition is a temporary alliance or union between different groups or factions to achieve a common goal.
Example: The coalition of political parties formed a majority in the parliament.
Note: A coalition usually involves diverse groups coming together temporarily for a specific purpose or objective.

federation

A federation is a political entity characterized by a central governing body and constituent units that retain a degree of autonomy.
Example: The federation of states worked together to create a uniform policy.
Note: A federation specifically refers to a political organization where individual units retain some degree of sovereignty while agreeing to work together under a central authority.

Union expressions, common phrases

Labor union

A labor union is an organization that represents workers in collective bargaining with employers to secure better wages, hours, and working conditions.
Example: The labor union negotiated for better working conditions.
Note: The focus is specifically on representing workers' interests in negotiations, unlike the broader concept of 'union.'

Trade union

A trade union is an organization of workers in a particular industry or trade, formed to protect and further their rights and interests.
Example: The trade union called for a strike to protest against layoffs.
Note: It refers to a specific type of union focused on a particular industry or trade.

Union dues

Union dues are regular payments made by members of a union to support its activities and services.
Example: Members must pay their union dues on time to remain in good standing.
Note: This term refers to the financial contributions made by members to the union.

Marriage union

A marriage union refers to the relationship between two people who are legally married.
Example: Their marriage union was based on mutual respect and love.
Note: It specifically denotes the legal and emotional bond between spouses.

Unionize

To unionize means to form or join a labor union to collectively bargain for better working conditions.
Example: Workers are planning to unionize to address workplace issues.
Note: It focuses on the action of forming or joining a union.

Union jack

The Union Jack is the national flag of the United Kingdom.
Example: The ship proudly flew the Union Jack flag.
Note: It specifically refers to the national flag, not the concept of union in general.

Union shop

A union shop is a workplace where all employees must either join the union or pay union dues after a specific time.
Example: The company operates as a union shop, requiring all employees to join the union after a certain period.
Note: It refers to a workplace policy rather than the broader concept of union.

Union everyday (slang) expressions

Union Buster

A person or entity hired to disrupt or prevent union organizing efforts.
Example: The company hired a union buster to prevent workers from organizing.
Note: Distinct from labor unions, 'union busters' are employed to thwart unionization.

Union Card

A membership card issued by a labor union to its members.
Example: He proudly displayed his union card to gain access to the exclusive event.
Note: Refers to a physical card indicating membership rather than the abstract concept of a union itself.

Union Bug

A small logo or emblem signifying that a product or service was produced by workers who are part of a union.
Example: Make sure to include the union bug on the campaign materials for authenticity.
Note: Not directly about the union as an organization, but rather a specific marking on products or materials.

Union Thug

A derogatory term used to describe labor union members who are perceived as aggressive or intimidating.
Example: The media portrayed the striking workers as union thugs causing chaos.
Note: Carries a negative connotation compared to the neutral term 'union'.

Unionization

The process of organizing workers into a labor union to collectively negotiate with employers.
Example: The successful unionization of the workforce led to improved benefits for employees.
Note: Similar in concept to 'unionize', but emphasizes the ongoing process of forming or joining unions.

Union - Examples

Union membership has been declining in recent years.
A filiação sindical tem diminuído nos últimos anos.
The merger will result in the union of two major companies.
A fusão resultará na união de duas grandes empresas.
The European Union was formed to promote economic and political cooperation among member countries.
A União Europeia foi formada para promover a cooperação econômica e política entre os países membros.

Union grammar

Union - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: union
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): unions, union
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): union
Syllables, Separation and Stress
union Contains 1 syllables: union
Phonetic transcription: ˈyün-yən
union , ˈyün yən (The red syllable is stressed)

Union - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
union: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.