unassemblea

Un'assemblea is the Italian noun meaning an assembly or meeting, specifically a formal gathering of members to discuss matters and make decisions. The correct written form uses an apostrophe: un'assemblea. The option unassemblea is considered incorrect in standard Italian, as the feminine noun assemblea begins with a vowel and takes the elided indefinite article un'.

Etymology and cognates: assemblea derives from a root related to the verb assemblare (to assemble) and is cognate with related terms in other Romance languages, such as French assemblée and Spanish asamblea. The noun is feminine and used in both singular and plural forms (un'assemblea, diverse assemblee).

Usage and grammar: un'assemblea refers to a formal gathering of members of an organization, association, or group, such as a union, company, cooperative, or municipality. The plural is assemblee. The expression is often found in contexts like assemblea generale, assemblea dei soci, or assemblee cittadine. The indefinite article before a feminine noun starting with a vowel uses the elided form un': un'assemblea. In contrast, riunione can be used for a less formal or fluid gathering.

Context and relevance: in politics and civil society, assemblee are central to participatory decision-making, governance, and accountability. The term is common in statutes, reports, and organizational charters, where it denotes the body or event through which members deliberate and vote on proposals. In English-language summaries, it is generally rendered as "an assembly" or "a general meeting."