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un|in|vit|ed /ʌ n I nva I t I d/ ADJ [ADJ after v, v-link ADJ , ADJ n] If someone does something or goes somewhere uninvited , they do it or go there without being asked, often when their action or presence is not wanted. □  He came uninvited to one of Stein's parties. □  …a hundred invited guests and many more who were uninvited. □  …an uninvited question from a reporter.

un|ion ◆◆◆ /juː njən/ (unions )

1 N‑COUNT A union is a workers' organization which represents its members and which aims to improve things such as their working conditions and pay. □  I feel that women in all types of employment can benefit from joining a union. □  …union officials.

2 N‑UNCOUNT When the union of two or more things occurs, they are joined together and become one thing. □ [+ with ] Long before union with England, Scotland had a vibrant musical tradition. [Also + of ]

3 N‑SING When two or more things, for example countries or organizations, have been joined together to form one thing, you can refer to them as a union . □ [+ of ] …the union of African states. □  …the question of which countries should join the currency union.

4 N‑COUNT Union is used in the name of some clubs, societies, and organizations. □  The naming of stars is at the discretion of the International Astronomical Union. SYNONYMS union NOUN

2

unification:…the process of general European unification.

combination:…the combination of science and art.

integration:They see progress towards integration.

3

alliance:The two parties were still too much apart to form an alliance.

league:…the League of Nations.

association:…the Association of British Travel Agents.

coalition:Since June the country has had a coalition government.

un|ion|ism /juː njən I zəm/ N‑UNCOUNT Unionism is any set of political principles based on the idea that two or more political or national units should be joined or remain together, for example that Northern Ireland should remain part of the United Kingdom. ●  un|ion|ist (unionists ) N‑COUNT □  …traditional unionists fearful of home rule.

un|ioni|za|tion /juː njəna I ze I ʃ ^ə n/ in BRIT, also use unionisation N‑UNCOUNT The unionization of workers or industries is the process of workers becoming members of trade unions. □  Increasing unionization led to demands for higher wages and shorter hours.

un|ion|ized /juː njəna I zd/ in BRIT, also use unionised ADJ Unionized workers belong to trade unions. If a company or place is unionized , most of the workers there belong to trade unions.

U n|ion Ja ck (Union Jacks ) N‑COUNT [usu sing] The Union Jack is the national flag of the United Kingdom. It consists of a blue background with red and white crosses on it.

u n|ion suit (union suits ) N‑COUNT A union suit is a piece of underwear, worn by men or boys, that covers the body and legs. [AM ]

unique ◆◇◇ /juːniː k/

1 ADJ Something that is unique is the only one of its kind. □  Each person's signature is unique. □  The area has its own unique language, Catalan. ●  unique|ly ADV [ADV with v] □  Because of the extreme cold, the Antarctic is a uniquely fragile environment. □  Uniquely among the great world religions, Buddhism is rooted only in the universal experience of suffering known to all human beings. ●  unique|ness N‑UNCOUNT □ [+ of ] Each time I returned I was struck by the uniqueness of Australia and its people.