synoecize

synoecize
\\-nēˌsīz\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Greek synoikizein to give in wedlock, combine into one city-state, unite, from synoikos dwelling in the same house + -izein -ize
: to join (diverse things) together; especially : to form into a large community by synoecism

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synˈoecize or synˈoecise /-ē-sīz/ transitive verb and intransitive verb
To unite in one community or city state
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Main Entry: ↑synoecete

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  • synoecize — syn·oe·cize …   English syllables

  • synoecious —   a. having male and female flowers in same inflorescence.    ♦ synoecize, v.t. join together.    ♦ synoecism, n.    ♦ synoecy, n. association of species with benefit to one and neither harm nor benefit to other …   Dictionary of difficult words

  • syn|oe|cism — «sih NEE sihz uhm», noun. the uniting of several towns or villages into one city or community. ╂[< Greek synoikismós < synoikízein to synoecize < syn together + oikízein to found as a community < oîkos house] …   Useful english dictionary

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