reunification

American  

[ree-yoo-nuh-fi-key-shuhn] / riˌyu 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. )

Example Sentences

More than that, it also created what fans had been clamoring for ever since the sport’s big breakup: a step toward reunification.

From The Wall Street Journal

"This historic event marks the reunification of the Piprahwa gem relics of Lord Buddha, repatriated after 127 years," the Ministry of Culture said in a statement.

From Barron's

After German reunification, unused munitions there were destroyed.

From Barron's

The region closed the mines after the reunification of Germany and built a chemicals cluster powered by Russian gas.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now, well into an unprecedented third term, he has repeatedly emphasized that “reunification” is inevitable and can’t be stopped by outside forces.

From The Wall Street Journal