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Synonyms

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.
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.

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

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However, Andy Cohen shared on X that his team is preparing for the “Summer House” reunion, and requested questions from fans.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Unexpectedly, wonderfully, a reunion occurs on stage, in a blaze of guitars and hair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

However, in the much-discussed third season reunion, and many of the episodes leading up to it, it became clear that their relationship, whatever its status, is troubled, to put it mildly.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Farasati came to the UK on a family reunion visa in 2021 to join his mother when he was 17.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Jaden said: “Rondell Law! Come on over here, bro. Grab a seat next to Miguel. It’s like a reunion in here.”

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña

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