reunion

¹

[ree-yoon-yuhn]

noun

1. the act of uniting again.

2. the state of being united again.

3. a gathering of relatives, friends, or associates at regular intervals or after separation.

   The alumnae parade is a cherished tradition at my college reunion.

Réunion

²

[ree-yoon-yuhn, rey-y-nyawn]

noun

1. an island in the Indian Ocean, E of Madagascar: an overseas department of France. 970 sq. mi. (2,512 sq. km). St. Denis.

reunion

¹

/ riːˈjuːnjən /

noun

1. the act or process of coming together again

2. the state or condition of having been brought together again

3. a gathering of relatives, friends, or former associates

Réunion

²

/ reynjɔ̃, riːˈjuːnjən /

noun

1. an island in the Indian Ocean, in the Mascarene Islands: an overseas region of France, having been in French possession since 1642. A number of far-flung and uninhabited islands, some located on the opposite side of Madagascar, were also politically part of Réunion until 2007, when they were transferred to the French Southern and Antarctic Territories. Capital: Saint-Denis. Pop: 767 000 (2004 est). Area: 2510 sq km (970 sq miles)

Word History and Origins

Origin of reunion¹

First recorded in 1600–10; re- + union

Example Sentences

The year 2025 has been dominated by another example of nostalgia, in the shape of the Oasis reunion tour.

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He plays rhythm guitar and keyboards with the Manchester band, which he once left in 1999 before returning for the Gallagher's recent reunion.

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It could be a slightly awkward reunion for Tuchel and Bellingham for this camp, too.

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The expected changes to settlement rules for refugees will be accompanied by alterations to family reunion conditions.

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The regulation allowed some asylum seekers to be returned to the first country in the EU that they had entered, although other factors like family reunion were taken into account.

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Related Words

• homecoming 
• reconciliation