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Definition of nonunion

nonunion

/ˌnɑːnˈjuːnjən/
(UK: non-union)
non · un · ion
Plural:nonunions
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nonunion Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not belonging to, affiliated with, or recognizing a labor union; not produced or performed by union members.

Example

"The construction company hired nonunion contractors to keep initial labor costs lower."

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• noun

1

In medicine, the permanent failure of the broken ends of a fractured bone to heal and knit back together properly.

Example

"Because the patient had poor blood flow in his lower leg, the orthopedic surgeon monitored the tibial fracture closely to prevent a nonunion."

2

A state or condition of failing to unite or join together; lack of union.

Example

"The prolonged nonunion of the rival factions prevented the coalition from forming a stable government."

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• Rhymes for nonunion

• Nearby Words

nontrivial
nontypical
nonuniform
nonunion
nonunionized
nonunique
nonurban

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonunion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonunion
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