reunification
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of reunification
First recorded in 1870–75; re- ( def. ) + unification ( def. )
Explanation
Coming back together again after being separated or in conflict is called reunification. This noun is usually used to describe relations between countries, states, or territories. It's not uncommon that two countries will be allied and then find themselves clashing or even going to war against each other. If they eventually join forces again, it's an example of reunification. In recent history, the merging of East and West Germany back into one single country, in 1990, can be called reunification. Reunification, from the verb unify, comes from the Late Latin unificare, "make one."
Vocabulary lists containing reunification
Human Geography - High School
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Political Geography - Middle School
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Western Europe - Introductory
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Example Sentences
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During his campaign, Erhurman, who advocates reunification of the island, had pushed for the resumption of negotiations with the Greek Cypriots.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
German reunification is often celebrated as a moment of great hope and change that brought families and friends back together - as well as an entire country.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
It was struggling to absorb the cost of reunification and unemployment was almost twice its current level, pushed up by rigid labor laws and the second-highest labor costs in the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Fewer than a third regarded the North as a potential partner, and just over one in ten support actively pursuing reunification.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
The Christian Democratic Union, a non-Communist party pushing for reunification with West Germany, emerged victorious.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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