1. The act of uniting or the state of being united. 2. A combination so formed, especially an alliance or confederation of people, parties, or political entities for mutual interest or benefit. 3. A set, every member of which is an element of one or another of two or more given sets. 4. unity 5. Kate Chopin 6. Sexual intercourse. 7. A combination of parishes for joint administration of relief for the poor in Great Britain. 8. A workhouse maintained by such a union. 9. A labor union. 10. A coupling device for connecting parts, such as pipes or rods. 11. A device on a flag or an ensign, occupying the upper inner corner or the entire field, that signifies the union of two or more sovereignties. 12. An organization at a college or university that provides facilities for recreation; a student union. 13. A building housing such facilities. 14. The United States of America regarded as a national unit, especially during the Civil War. 15. a Union cause; a Union soldier. 16. the union movement; union negotiations.
