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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʁe.y.njɔ̃
"La réunion de famille a été un grand succès."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of coming together again after a period of separation.
"The family planned a reunion to celebrate their grandmother's 90th birthday." - 2
A gathering of people who have been separated for a long time.
"The school reunion brought back many memories for the former students."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin roots 're-' (again) and 'unire' (to unite), entering Middle English via Old French in the 17th century. It historically evolved from meaning the act of re-joining or coming together again after a separation, to frequently designating organized social gatherings of people who have been apart.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Reunion" is said worldwide
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réunion
Transliteration: ʁe.y.njɔ̃
"La réunion de famille a été un grand succès."
Wiedervereinigung
Transliteration: ˈviː.dɐ.fɛː.aɪ.nʊŋ
"Die Wiedervereinigung der Familie war emotional."
riunione
Transliteration: ri.uˈnjo.ne
"La riunione è stata molto produttiva."
reunión
Transliteration: reuˈnjon
"La reunión familiar fue muy emotiva."
reunião
Transliteration: ʁe.uˈni.ɐ̃w
"A reunião foi marcada para o próximo mês."
पुनर्मिलन
Transliteration: punarmilan
"पारिवारिक पुनर्मिलन बहुत खास था।"
重聚
Transliteration: chóngjù
"家庭的重聚让每个人都很开心。"
재회
Transliteration: jaehoe
"가족의 재회는 매우 감동적이었다."
再会
Transliteration: saikai
"家族の再会はとても感動的だった。"
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