Word
reunification
Phoneticsre·uni·fi·ca·tion
US/ɹiˌunəfəˈkeɪʃən/
UK/ɹˌiːjˌuːnɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. the process of bringing two parts of a country or group back together after they have been separated. It is often used when talking about history or politics.
n. the process of joining together again parts of a country, organization, or group that were previously divided into separate entities.
Examples
“The reunification of the two countries took many years.”
“After decades of separation, the families celebrated the reunification of the northern and southern provinces.”
“The economic challenges following the reunification of the territory required significant long-term investment to bridge the wealth gap between the two formerly distinct regions.”
Examples
simple
“The reunification of the two countries took many years.”
contextual
“After decades of separation, the families celebrated the reunification of the northern and southern provinces.”
complex
“The economic challenges following the reunification of the territory required significant long-term investment to bridge the wealth gap between the two formerly distinct regions.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the general process; countable when referring to a specific historical event.
Real-World Examples
“Most urgently, preliminary reports indicate that 107 children may be separated from their parents or caregivers , leaving first responders to prioritise family tracing and reunification, according to Mr.” “Protection teams are also focusing on safe spaces for children and adolescents, family reunification, measures to prevent gender-based violence in shelters, and psychosocial support for affected communities.” Etymology
From re- + unification.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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