English Reference
Noun

reunification

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US /ɹiˌunəfəˈkeɪʃən/ UK /ɹˌiːjˌuːnɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/ re·uni·fi·ca·tion UK spelling reunifications

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.


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.

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.

UN News· 31 Aug 2026

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.

UN News· 18 Aug 2026

From re- + unification.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level C1 · Advanced
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