symbol of unity

collocation in English

meaningsofsymbolandunity

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symbol
noun[C]
uk
/ˈsɪm.bəl/us
/ˈsɪm.bəl/
a sign, shape, or object that is used to represent ...
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unity
noun[U]
uk
/ˈjuː.nə.ti/us
/ˈjuː.nə.t̬i/
the state of being joined together or ...
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(Definition ofsymbolandunityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofsymbol of unity

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They cannot tolerate something which is asymbolofunity.
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This institute should turn into a genuinesymbolofunity, as well as into the best mobility centre for the best research practices.
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In many ways, the cathedral becomes thesymbolofunityof a city, a district or a county.
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When one sees one's flag linked to a party that one disagrees with—whether one disagrees violently or marginally—thesymbolofunityis being used in a disunifying way.
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The food is taken from one bowl only and is asymbolofunity.
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In the end, these lanterns became asymbolofunityfor the barrios.
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Although they do not wield any political powers anymore, they are still asymbolofunityand continuance to their people.
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Supporters argue that a restoration of a constitutional monarchy could help to ease the tensions between the ethnic groups and become asymbolofunity.
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Conceptually the ring, a sign of union and completeness, becomes asymbolofunitybetween man and nature.
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In recent times the song is usually sung during all important sport events and represents asymbolofunityand pride.
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Name-calling is almost always derogaturn their words into symbols of unity and tory, asserting the superiority of one group pride.
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