A supranational organisation, consisting of 27 member states, created in the 1950s to bring the nations of Europe into closer economic and political connection.

A form of trade union where all members work for the same company rather than having the same trade.

An organization whose members belong to the same trade and that acts collectively to address common issues.

one-piece underwear, usually long, combining drawers and long-sleeved, button-front undershirt in a single garment, with a flap in the seat that can be opened for defecation.

Ellipsis of Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. / (informal) The Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.

(finance) A financial cooperative similar to a bank but owned and controlled by its members, often restricted to a local area or sometimes to a single profession.

(US politics) The State of the Union address, an annual event in which a president of the United States reports the status of the country, normally to a joint session of the United States Congress.

plural of trade union

The flag of the United Kingdom, consisting of the flags of England (St. George's Cross), Scotland (St. Andrew's Cross), and Ireland (St. Patrick's Cross) now only used in Northern Ireland combined.

A form of rugby football, historically amateur, having 15 players per side; points are scored for a try, penalty, drop kick or conversion.