Unum Meaning in English

word

US

ˈjunəm/, /ˈunəm

YOO-nuhm or OO-nuhm

UK

ˈjuːnəm

YOO-nuhm

Definition

'Unum' is a Latin word meaning 'one' or 'single'. In English, it is most commonly seen in the phrase 'E pluribus unum', meaning 'Out of many, one.'

Usage & Nuances

Rarely used alone in modern English except in formal, academic, or symbolic contexts. Most commonly recognized from 'E pluribus unum', the motto found on U.S. coins and official documents. Not used in everyday conversation.

• Spanish: unum (palabra latina: uno, único)
• Portuguese (BR): unum (palavra latina: um, único)
• Portuguese (PT): unum (palavra latina: um, único)
• Chinese (Simplified): unum（拉丁语：一，唯一）
• Chinese (Traditional): unum（拉丁語：一，唯一）
• Hindi: unum (लैटिन शब्द: एक)
• Arabic: unum (لاتيني: واحد)
• Bengali: উনুম
• Russian: унум
• Japanese: ウヌム
• Vietnamese: unum
• Korean: 우눔
• Turkish: unum
• Urdu: یونم
• Indonesian: unum

Example Sentences

The phrase 'E pluribus unum' appears on American coins.

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Unum is a Latin word meaning 'one' or 'single'.

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People see unum on official U.S. documents.

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If you've ever noticed small print on a coin, you may have seen 'unum'.

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The motto 'E pluribus unum' reflects unity from diversity.

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Most Americans recognize 'unum' even if they don’t speak Latin.

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