unionized
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈjuːnɪənaɪzd/
KK: /junɪənaɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Describing a group that is organized into a labor union or not having ions.
Example
The workers felt more secure after they became unionized.
Conversation
Have you heard about the new unionized workers at the factory?
Yeah, I read that they are fighting for better wages.
It's great to see people getting unionized for their rights.
Absolutely! It’s about time they had a voice.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
organized
affiliated
united
Antonyms
disorganized
divided
separated
verb
Definition
To form or join a labor union, which is an organization that represents the interests of workers.
Example
The workers decided to unionize to improve their working conditions.
Tense Forms
Past: unionized
Past Participle: unionized
Conversation
Did you hear that the workers finally unionized at the factory?
Yeah, I read about that! It's a big step for their rights.
I think it’s great that they stood up for themselves.
Root Explanation
Unionized → It is formed from "union" (from Latin "unio", meaning oneness or unity) and "-ized" (a suffix indicating the process of becoming). The word "unionized" refers to the process of becoming united or organized into a union.
Memory Tip
Think of 'union' as representing 'oneness' and 'togetherness' — when something is 'unionized', it means it has become organized into a unified group.
Visually Confused Words
onionized
unidolized
uncognized
nonionized
unironed
unhonied
unmissionized
overunionized