family reunification

[fam-uh-lee ree-yoo-nuh-fi-key-shuhn, fam-lee]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of family reunification¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

We have made it quite difficult to have family reunification in Denmark.

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

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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.

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The dispute came after Wilders pushed for 10 additional asylum measures, including a freeze on applications, halting the construction of reception centres and limiting family reunification.

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

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