vienot

Vienot is a Latvian verb meaning to unite or bring together; its primary sense is to merge different elements into a single unit. It is used transitively with a direct object; for example, “Viņi cenšas vienot dažādas grupas” (They strive to unite various groups).

Etymology: The word derives from the root vien- meaning “one” or “together,” combined with the infinitive suffix -ot. Related words include vienotība (unity, unanimity) and the adjective vienots (united).

Grammatical notes: In Latvian, vienot follows regular conjugation patterns of -ot verbs. The past participle is vienots, used to form phrases such as vienots statuss or phrases describing something that has been united.

Usage and context: The term appears in everyday language to describe political, social, or organizational efforts to bring separate elements together. In political discourse, the noun Vienotība is sometimes used as a name for unity-themed coalitions or political parties, reflecting the core idea of unity embedded in the word.