reunion

Everyday

1. A meeting of people who have not seen each other for a long time. tree →
2. Coming together again after being apart: «a happy reunion». tree →
3. (formal) Joining two things back together, like countries or churches. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life: family reunions, school reunions; on the news a lost dog's reunion with its owner. In stories, a long-awaited reunion is a happy ending. Phrases: «family reunion», «class reunion», «a tearful reunion».

Examples

• We had a big family reunion at Grandma's farm. tree →
• The lost puppy's reunion with its owner made everyone cry. tree →
• My parents went to their school reunion. tree →
• The soldiers had a joyful reunion with their families. tree →
• After the holidays, the reunion with my friends was fun. tree →
• The story ends with a tearful reunion. tree →
• Their reunion was celebrated amidst the rejoicings of all the Olympian deities. tree →

Note

Pronounced ree-YOON-yun. Countable. Not about being «a union again» in everyday talk; it means meeting again.