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disunity

American  
[dis-yoo-ni-tee] / dɪsˈyu nɪ ti /

noun

plural

disunities

  1. lack of unity or accord.

disunity British  
/ dɪsˈjuːnɪtɪ /

noun

  1. dissension or disagreement

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Etymology

Origin of disunity

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

Example Sentences

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For many Russians, disagreement signals not free thought but chaotic disunity.

From The Wall Street Journal

At best, recent events show disorganisation and disunity, commentators say.

From BBC

Inside the echoey conference hall, Corbyn used his opening speech to call for unity, telling the audience that "division and disunity will not serve the interests of the people that we want to represent".

From BBC

Speaking on Saturday, Corbyn said: "As a party, we've got to come together and be united, because division and disunity will not serve the interests of the people that we want to represent."

From BBC

"At any time in history there will always be some disunity under the surface," said Southgate.

From BBC

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