Reunification
ˌriːjuːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
Definitions
The act or process of uniting again, especially after being divided.
ˌriːjuːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
The act of uniting again, especially of a country after it has been divided.
The country celebrated the reunification after decades of division.
💡 Simply: Imagine a puzzle that got broken into pieces. Reunification is like putting all the pieces back together to make the whole picture again, like when a country or a family gets back together after being apart.
👶 For kids: When things that were apart come back together, like a family meeting up after a trip!
More Examples
The family experienced a joyous reunification after the war.
Historians are studying the impact of the reunification on the economy.
How It's Used
"The reunification of Korea has been a long-term goal for many years."
"The reunification of Germany in 1990 was a pivotal moment in European history."
"The reunification of a separated family after a natural disaster can bring immense joy."
Synonyms & Antonyms
From re- (meaning 'again') + unification (from unify, meaning 'to make or become a single unit'). The word gained prominence with the reunification of Germany in 1990.
The term gained widespread usage during the late 20th century, particularly concerning the end of the Cold War and the reunification of Germany.
Memory tip
Think of 're' (again) + 'unification' (making one). Like bringing a divided family back together.
Word Origin
"The root 'uni' in 'unify' originates from the Latin word 'unus,' meaning 'one.' The prefix 're-' adds the sense of doing it again."