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Definition united in British English

united adjective

adjective
/juːˈnaɪtɪd/
1

if people are united, they have the same aims or beliefs

Example

Local people are united in their opposition to the site.

Example

The Labour party is far from united on this issue.

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1.1

used about people who are all affected by something in the same way

Example

a family united in their grief

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2

involving people working together

Example

a united effort to reduce crime

Example

The unions are hoping to present a united front in the negotiations.

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3

joined together

Example

They opposed the idea of a united Germany.

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Definition united in British English