reunion

¹ American  

[ree-yoon-yuhn] / riˈyun yən /

noun

1. the act of uniting again.

2. the state of being united again.

3. a gathering of relatives, friends, or associates at regular intervals or after separation.

   The alumnae parade is a cherished tradition at my college reunion.

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Réunion ² American  

[ree-yoon-yuhn, rey-y-nyawn] / riˈyun yən, reɪ üˈnyɔ̃ /

noun

1. an island in the Indian Ocean, E of Madagascar: an overseas department of France. 970 sq. mi. (2,512 sq. km). St. Denis.

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reunion ¹ British  

/ riːˈjuːnjən /

noun

1. the act or process of coming together again

2. the state or condition of having been brought together again

3. a gathering of relatives, friends, or former associates

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Réunion ² British  

/ reynjɔ̃, riːˈjuːnjən /

noun

1. an island in the Indian Ocean, in the Mascarene Islands: an overseas region of France, having been in French possession since 1642. A number of far-flung and uninhabited islands, some located on the opposite side of Madagascar, were also politically part of Réunion until 2007, when they were transferred to the French Southern and Antarctic Territories. Capital: Saint-Denis. Pop: 767 000 (2004 est). Area: 2510 sq km (970 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of reunion

First recorded in 1600–10; re- + union

Example Sentences

As Oasis reunion fever gripped the nation last year, Scotland went particularly mad fer it.

From BBC

The reunion between Rana and her mother is sweet; sweeter still is the promise that spring, even in Svalbard, is on its way.

From The Wall Street Journal

The short clip also teases a reunion between Buzz and Woody, following the latter's decision to leave the gang to help abandoned toys in the previous film, 2019's Toy Story 4.

From BBC

The impromptu reunion felt like a full-circle moment, said Frey, who moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting about two years ago.

From Los Angeles Times

The actors playing the Gallagher brothers were among the million or so fans who saw Oasis on their hugely successful reunion tour last year.

From BBC

Related Words

• homecoming
• reconciliation