Union (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War; "Union soldiers"; "Federal forces"; "a Federal infantryman".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The Union army was made up of soldiers from various northern states who were loyal to the federal government.
- During the American Civil War, Union forces clashed with Confederate forces in several key battles.
- A Union soldier's uniform was distinct from that of his Confederate counterpart.
- The Union victory at Gettysburg marked a turning point in the war.
- Many Union families lost loved ones during the long and bloody conflict.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Of trade unions; "the union movement"; "union negotiations"; "a union-shop clause in the contract".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The union representative was present at the meeting to discuss the new contract terms with management.
- Union leaders have been working tirelessly to improve working conditions for their members.
- The company has a union-shop clause in the contract, requiring all employees to join the union within a certain timeframe.
- The union movement has been instrumental in fighting for workers' rights and better wages.
- After months of union negotiations, the two parties finally reached a mutually beneficial agreement.