united

[yoo-nahy-tid]

adjective

1. made into or caused to act as a single entity.

   a united front.

2. formed or produced by the uniting unite of things or persons.

   a united effort.

3. agreed; in harmony.

united

/ juːˈnaɪtɪd /

adjective

1. produced by two or more persons or things in combination or from their union or amalgamation

   a united effort

2. in agreement

3. in association or alliance

Other Word Forms

• unitedly adverb
• unitedness noun
• nonunited adjective
• ununited adjective
• well-united adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of united¹

First recorded in 1545–55; unite ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

‘Task’ itself is obviously a very different story, but if they’re unified by something, I think that’s a good thing to be united by.”

From Salon

The purported officer urges military chief Jacob Mkunda to take action and ensure the country is united, and uphold citizen's rights.

From BBC

Former world number one Novak Djokovic, who has slimmed down his schedule in recent years to protect his body, has called on players to be more united, external in forcing change.

From BBC

Team principal Andrea Stella said: "We will have good reviews, good conversations and, like after Canada, we'll come back stronger and even more united."

From BBC

America’s most successful consumer boycotts have had a single target, a united body, and a straightforward tactic — a trajectory that could result in transformative change.

From Salon

Related Words

• concerted 
• consolidated 
• cooperative 
• homogeneous 
• integrated 
• linked 
• unanimous 
• undivided 
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