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disunity

[ dis-yoo-ni-tee ]

noun

, plural dis·u·ni·ties.
  1. lack of unity or accord.


disunity

/ dɪsˈjuːnɪtɪ /

noun

  1. dissension or disagreement


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Word History and Origins

Origin of disunity1

First recorded in 1625–35; dis- 1 + unity

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Example Sentences

The reasons why Americans might not be inclined to join forces in a crisis are themselves examples of the country’s divide — and of its history as a nation born in disunity.

Blacks had benefited from the disunity of the state's whites.

But if the policy is fundamentally flawed, disunity is actually healthy.

Tell them that our nation cannot afford disunity and discord.

It would be a sign of Christian disunity far more distressing than sectarianism.

The political opponents of the Union saw their opportunity to spread disunity amongst the men.

To illustrate some of the traits of disunity already mentioned, let us translate this incident into Chinese.

Our heritage from the reformation is another value which we are in the process of losing because of disunity.

If the emotion is pleasurable it is the consciousness of the unity within; if it is painful, of the disunity.

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