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

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.

From BBC

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

From Slate

The countries are believed to have been working on the terms of a "one-in, one-out" agreement, so that for every small-boat arrival in the UK that France takes back, the UK would allow in one asylum seeker from France seeking family reunification.

From BBC

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

From Slate

More than 8,300 family members of US citizens are ready for an interview in Afghanistan, with more than 11,400 others awaiting family reunification, according to US Department of State data shared by AfghanEvac.

From BBC