unionized
|u/ni/on/ized|
B2
/ˈjuːniəˌnaɪzd/
(unionize)
organized or neutral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unionized' originates from the word 'union,' which comes from Latin 'unio,' meaning 'oneness, unity.'
Historical Evolution
'union' evolved from the Old French word 'union,' which was derived from Latin 'unio.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'oneness or unity,' but over time it evolved to refer to organized groups, especially labor unions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
organized into a union, especially a labor union.
The factory workers are unionized, which gives them more bargaining power.
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Adjective 2
not ionized; in a neutral state.
In its unionized form, the compound does not conduct electricity.
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Last updated: 2025/02/02 07:34