family reunion

[fam-uh-lee ree-yoon-yuhn, fam-lee]

noun

1. a gathering of relatives, especially after an interval of separation.

   We're all headed to Wisconsin this summer for a family reunion of the Taylor cousins.

2. family reunification.

Word History and Origins

Origin of family reunion¹

First recorded in 1760–70 family reunion for def. 1, 1950–55 family reunion for def. 2

Example Sentences

This week, all three forces converged in the manner of a bad family reunion.

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It’s strange—not only does this place make my skin color feel normal, but it also reminds me of a gigantic family reunion.

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The Edinburgh East and Musselburgh MP said that rules for refugee family reunion were being brought into line with the rules for other immigrants, and that the reforms would result in a "controlled" and "fair" system.

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They also looked at Denmark's greater restrictions on "family reunion" - when refugees want to bring their spouses, partners or children to the country.

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In September, the Home Office suspended new applications under the Refugee Family Reunion scheme, pending the drafting of new rules.

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