united
Americanadjective
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made into or caused to act as a single entity.
a united front.
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formed or produced by the uniting of things or persons.
a united effort.
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agreed; in harmony.
adjective
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produced by two or more persons or things in combination or from their union or amalgamation
a united effort
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in agreement
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in association or alliance
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of united
Explanation
When two things are so closely linked or attached that they act as if they were a single unit, they are united. Allied countries join together during war, united against a common enemy. If several friends are united against a playground bully, they act as one to fight back or scare the bully away. The phrase "united front" shows up a lot in politics, and it usually refers to groups of people or governments banding together to gain strength or resist some negative force. The United States is a single country formed from many individual states that are joined into one. The Latin root, unus, means "one."
Vocabulary lists containing united
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Example Sentences
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Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said in a televised memorial address that his country was "united in grief and gratitude" for Harald's service and that his "legacy lives on".
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
A number of current and former footballers have united against under-pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino, stating "change is necessary" at the head of the global governing body.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
William and Harry were united in grief as children by the tragic death of their mother, Princess Diana, but their relationship as adults has been ripped apart by anger and hurt.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
On one critical issue, the reworking of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the automakers are presenting a united front behind the scenes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
And had his successors been united they would have enjoyed it at their leisure, for in that kingdom no disorders arose other than those they stirred up themselves.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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