cohesion
cohesion — noun
1. the quality of being united and working well together as a group, so that member
the quality of being united and working well together as a group, so that members feel a shared sense of belonging and commitment to one another
The cohesion of the mountain rescue team helped them save the hikers despite the storm.
collocation: cohesion of [group]
When a company hires people from very different backgrounds, building cohesion takes extra effort.
collocation: building cohesion
Aiko thinks the school's strong social cohesion comes from its weekly all-school meetings.
Lack of cohesion among the planning committee led to delays and repeated disagreements.
After years of civil war, rebuilding national cohesion became the new government's top priority.
- unity
the closest synonym; focuses on oneness rather than active cooperation
- solidarity
implies mutual support in pursuit of shared interests or goals; more ideological than cohesion
- togetherness
more informal and emotional, often used for families or close friends
- harmony
emphasises peaceful coexistence and agreement rather than active collaboration
- division
the state of being split into opposing groups
- disunity
lack of agreement or shared purpose
- fragmentation
breaking apart into many disconnected pieces
文法句型
cohesion of [group]
cohesion among [members]
social/group/national cohesion
用法筆記
Uncountable; do not use with an indefinite article (❌ a strong cohesion). Frequently modified by social, national, group, or team to specify the type of unity. Common verbs that pair with cohesion include strengthen, promote, maintain, build, foster, improve, and undermine.