United

Term referring to politically united entities or nations.

United typically refers to entities or nations that are politically united, such as the United States of America or the United Kingdom. It often denotes a union of states, regions, or countries working collectively under one government.

Etymology

United is derived from the Old French word 'unir' meaning to make one, and ultimately from Latin 'unis' meaning 'one'.

Explain Like I’m 5

When we say something is 'united,' it means different parts or people have come together to form one group, like when countries join to make a bigger nation.

Fun Facts

The United States is a union of states
The European Union is an example of countries working together
'United' comes from the Latin word 'unitas,' meaning oneness

FAQ

What does 'united' mean? It means things or people have come together as one
What is the United Kingdom? It's a country formed by joining England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Can countries become united? Yes, through agreements or political processes

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

collective combined joined

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

federation alliance union

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

nation state country

Indexes

political entity political union

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