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

The family reunification principle allows for the admission of close relatives of adult U.S. citizens and of current green-card holders.

From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2025

Parenting classes may be just “one of many services” that contribute to successful family reunification, she said, and the onus is on California’s 58 counties in lieu of a statewide mandate for good reason.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 4, 2024