reunification

American  

[ree-yoo-nuh-fi-kay-shuhn] / riˌju nə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the joining back together of people or things that were separated; reunion.

   The summit facilitated dialogue that would eventually contribute to German reunification.

   This new immigration law favors immigrants seeking reunification with parents, spouses, and children.

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Etymology

Origin of reunification

First recorded in 1870–75; re- ( def. ) + unification ( def. )

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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."

Example Sentences

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reunification

The movement in its various guises has secured at least a couple of parliamentary seats in each national election since reunification.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

Cheng has told associates she didn’t raise reunification with Xi, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

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

A family reunification site was established at Fort Mason.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

After the reunification treaty was signed on October 3, Wolf's face started to appear on the covers of European newspapers.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

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