The word "unification" comes from the Latin word "unificare" which means "to make one" or "to bring together." It was first used in English in the 17th century to describe the act of making something one or the act of bringing things together. It is derived from the prefix "uni-" meaning "one" and "facere" meaning "to make" or "to do" The noun "unification" refers to the act of making something one or of bringing things together. It can refer to the process of bringing separate entities or parts together to form a single, cohesive unit. It is often used in the context of political or social movements, where it refers to the process of unifying different groups or regions under a single government or authority. It can also refer to the process of making different things the same, or bringing them together in some way.