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disunite

Part of Speech

verb

Pronunciation

/ˌdɪsjuːˈnaɪt/

Definitions

  • verb: To cause to become separated or divided; to break unity or harmony.

Usage Examples

  • Political differences may disunite even the closest of allies.
  • The conflict disunited the members of the once harmonious group.

Etymology

From Middle French 'desunir', from Latin 'dis-' (apart) + 'unire' (to unite). First recorded use in the early 16th century.

Synonyms

  • separate
  • divide
  • split
  • alienate

Antonyms

  • unite
  • join
  • reconcile
  • connect

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish desunir /desuˈniɾ/
French dissocier /disɔsje/
German entzweien /ɛntˈt͡svaɪən/
Russian разъединить /rəzjɪdʲɪˈnʲitʲ/
Hindi विच्छेदित करना /vichchhedit karna/
Chinese (Simplified) 分裂 /fēn liè/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /ˌdɪsjuːˈnaɪt/
  • American English: /ˌdɪsjuːˈnaɪt/ or /ˌdɪsəˈnaɪt/

Historical Usage

Commonly used in political, social, and philosophical texts during the 17th and 18th centuries to describe the breaking of alliances or agreements.

Cultural Nuances

The term is often used to describe political or social divisions and can carry connotations of discord or conflict.

More Information

'Disunite' frequently appears in discussions of political factions and social divisions. Its usage reflects the broader theme of fragmentation in human societies.

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