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family reunification

American

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

noun

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.

Etymology

Origin of family reunification

First recorded in 1955–60

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family reunification

A family reunification site was established at Fort Mason.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

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

María Corina Machado, emphasizing family reunification, won her primary with 93% support.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 6, 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

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

From Slate ● Sep. 13, 2025

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