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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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Giving him songwriter of the year was a smart move, in a year when Oasis's reunion tour put the band's songs back into the Top 10.

From BBC

During the Season 6 reunion, which aired Jan. 20, Mary Cosby expressed concern over her son’s well-being and her fears that he would die.

From Los Angeles Times

Oasis’ nomination arrives in the wake of the British band’s hugely successful reunion tour, while the nod for the Wu-Tang Clan follows what the rap group called a farewell tour.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, Oasis will discover whether their successful reunion over the past year has enhanced their reputation as legends in the US, a country they famously struggled to fully break first time around.

From BBC

As Oasis reunion fever gripped the nation last year, Scotland went particularly mad fer it.

From BBC

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