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• reunion
  reunion

  noun

  the act of uniting again.
• Réunion
  Réunion

  noun

  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 American  

[ree-yoon-yuhn] / riˈyun yən /

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.

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Réunion ² American  

[ree-yoon-yuhn, rey-y-nyawn] / riˈyun yən, reɪ üˈnyɔ̃ /

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.

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reunion ¹ British  

/ 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

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Réunion ² British  

/ 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)

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Etymology

Origin of reunion

First recorded in 1600–10; re- + union

Explanation

A reunion usually refers to a gathering of folks who haven't seen each other for a long time. High school reunions are notorious for reuniting middle aged people who are anxious to relive their high school years. Since a union is a state of togetherness — like a marriage — a reunion is when people get back together after some sort of separation. This could refer to a political reunification — like the reunion of East and West Germany as one nation — but it's usually smaller in scale. At high school and college reunions, people see friends they haven’t seen for years. A reunion doesn't have to be so official. Seeing any friend after an absence is a reunion.

Example Sentences

Now, 10 original cast members, including those stars, have reunited for “The Reunion: Laguna Beach” premiering Friday on the Roku Channel.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

In 2025, 8.5% of publicly traded companies disclosed buying tax credits, up from 4.9% in 2024, according to Reunion Infrastructure, a company that facilitates tax-credit transactions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Reunion in Spring Green offers elevated, locally driven barbecue, and, in the town of Paoli, Seven Acre Dairy Company’s autumn dinner series showcases Driftless fare reimagined by chefs from across the nation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

Watch parties are expected - some virtually - for the viewing of the Love Island USA Reunion, due to stream later on Monday.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025

Another memo, four years old, described the Family Reunion Program, probably soon after its inauguration.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

Related Words

• homecoming
• reconciliation