family reunification

American  

[fam-uh-lee ree-yoo-nuh-fi-key-shuhn, fam-lee] / ˈfæm ə li riˌju nə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən, ˈfæm li /

noun

1. the act or process of bringing family members back together after a separation, especially the reuniting of spouses with each other, children with their parents, and elderly or dependent relatives with their caretakers.

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Etymology

Origin of family reunification

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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family reunification

Moroccan migration to the Netherlands accelerated through labour agreements during the late 1960s before family reunification turned temporary workers into permanent communities.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

Since 2023, Finland has introduced stricter requirements for obtaining asylum, residence permits, family reunification and citizenship, though it welcomes work-based immigration.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2025

In its place, a new system gave priority to family reunification and skilled labor, unintentionally setting the stage for large-scale immigration from Asia, Latin America and Africa.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2025

So it was pretty clear at the time that this was not some grand, benevolent family reunification project.

From Slate ● Sep. 13, 2025

As part of California’s emphasis on family reunification, juvenile court judges, in collaboration with county social service agencies, order parents to complete classes to maintain or regain custody of their children.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 4, 2024