PoliticsAugust 21, 2026

amalgamated

uh-MAL-guh-may-ted

Definition

Formed by the combination or merger of multiple smaller organizations, unions, or groups into a single, larger entity.

Etymology

Originates from the medieval Latin 'amalgamare' (to join together or blend), which was historically used to describe the process of mixing mercury with other metals.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe a large, conservative union that grew through several mergers, which the author argues diluted the distinct and progressive organizational heritage of its original parts.

Can CIO Best Practices Aid New Union Organizing Now?

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