disunion

[dɪsˈjuːnjən]

disunion Definition

  • 1the state of being divided or disconnected
  • 2the action or process of separating or breaking apart

Using disunion: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disunion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The disunion of the country was a major concern for the government.

  • Example

    The disunion of the company led to its downfall.

  • Example

    The disunion of the family was caused by a long-standing feud between siblings.

disunion Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using disunion

  • if members of a group or organization fight against each other, it will weaken and eventually fail

    Example

    The political party was disunited and failed to win the election. A house divided against itself cannot stand.

  • to stop supporting a group or organization that one has been a part of

    Example

    Several members of the party broke ranks and formed their own group due to disunion within the party.

  • to end a relationship or association and pursue different paths

    Example

    After years of disunion, the business partners decided to go separate ways and start their own companies.

Phrases with disunion

  • a person who advocates or promotes disunion, especially in a political context

    Example

    The disunionists were a small but vocal minority in the party.

  • the advocacy or promotion of disunion, especially in a political context

    Example

    His speeches were full of disunionism and calls for secession.

  • disunionize

    to cause disunion or division among a group of people

    Example

    The new policy threatened to disunionize the workforce and cause unrest.

Origins of disunion

from Latin 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'unio' meaning 'union'

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Summary: disunion in Brief

The term 'disunion' [dɪsˈjuːnjən] refers to the state of being divided or disconnected, or the action or process of separating or breaking apart. It can be used to describe political, social, or familial contexts, as in 'The disunion of the country was a major concern for the government.' 'Disunion' extends into phrases like 'a house divided against itself cannot stand,' and idioms like 'break ranks,' denoting the weakening of a group or organization, and 'go separate ways,' implying the end of a relationship or association.