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Meaning of disunite
to cause to separate or split apart
Etymology of disunite
The word "disunite" comes from the prefix "dis-" meaning "opposite of" or "not", and the verb "unite" meaning "to join or combine", with the prefix "dis-" reversing the meaning of the verb to convey separation or division
The word has its roots in Latin, with "dis-" coming from Latin "dis-" and "unite" coming from Latin "unire", and has been used in English since the 15th century to convey the idea of separation or division
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- To cause people or things to separate or split apart, often resulting in a loss of unity or cohesion
- * To end a union or partnership, or to stop being part of a group or organization
Usage Examples
- The conflict disunited the family and caused a lasting rift
- * The company's decision to downsize disunited the team and led to a loss of morale
- * The country's history of colonization has disunited the people and created ongoing social and economic problems