reunion

¹

[ ree-yoon-yuhn ]

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.

Réunion

²

[ ree-yoon-yuhn; French rey-y-nyawn ]

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.

reunion

¹

/ 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

Réunion

²

/ 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)

Word History and Origins

Origin of reunion¹

First recorded in 1600–10; re- + union

Example Sentences

Entering a prime-time reunion against his former team, Dobbins is a leading candidate for NFL comeback player of the year, a resurgence that matches his new franchise’s rise.

From Los Angeles Times

When Stracke had a medical emergency during last season’s reunion, Beauvais left the taping to be with her friend at the hospital until she was discharged, six hours later, at midnight.

From Los Angeles Times

Last year, it apologised after a much-publicised livestream of its hit dating show, the Love is Blind reunion, was delayed due to a glitch.

From BBC

Oasis, whose reunion tour takes place next summer, have already ruled themselves out.

From BBC

Since then, the musicians have endured a fractious relationship, occasionally coming together for the rare reunion shows over the years.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• homecoming
• reconciliation