nonunion
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /nɒnˈjuːnɪn/
KK: /nɑnˈjunɪn/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that does not belong to or is not associated with a labor union or trade union.
Example
The company decided to hire nonunion workers to avoid union regulations.
Conversation
Have you heard about the new nonunion coffee shop that just opened?
Yeah, I read that they don't hire any union workers.
I wonder how that affects the quality of their coffee.
I guess it depends on the baristas they hire, but it’s interesting.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
independent
nonaffiliated
unorganized
Antonyms
unionized
affiliated
organized
noun
Definition
The condition where a broken bone does not heal properly or at all, resulting in a lack of union between the bone fragments.
Example
The doctor explained that the patient was at risk of nonunion after the surgery.
Conversation
Did you hear about Tom's injury?
Yeah, I heard he might have a nonunion with his broken leg.
That's rough; I hope he doesn't need surgery again.
Root Explanation
Nonunion → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "union" (from Latin "unio", meaning unity or oneness). The word "nonunion" refers to the state of not being united or joined together.
Memory Tip
Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'union' meaning 'unity' — so nonunion means not being united.
Visually Confused Words
nonion
nonfusion
noncommunion