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

When Helmut Kohl pushed for France and the U.K. to bless reunification, he offered to limit the country’s military.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

The state's population -- which fell sharply after German reunification in 1990 -- is projected to shrink by another 15 percent by 2040 compared to 2022.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

A family reunification site was established at Fort Mason.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

Once I let the clothes take charge, once I understand that I am only the means of their reunification, they just fly out of the cart to their natural homes.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

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