reunion

[ ree-yoon-yuh n ]
/ riˈyun yən /

noun

the act of uniting again.
the state of being united again.
a gathering of relatives, friends, or associates at regular intervals or after separation: a family reunion.

Origin of reunion

First recorded in 1600–10; re- + union

Definition for reunion (2 of 2)

Réunion
[ ree-yoon-yuh n; French rey-y-nyawn ]
/ riˈyun yən; French reɪ üˈnyɔ̃ /

noun

an island in the Indian Ocean, E of Madagascar: an overseas department of France. 970 sq. mi. (2512 sq. km). Capital: St. Denis.

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British Dictionary definitions for reunion (1 of 2)

reunion
/ (riːˈjuːnjən) /

noun

the act or process of coming together again
the state or condition of having been brought together again
a gathering of relatives, friends, or former associates

British Dictionary definitions for reunion (2 of 2)

Réunion
/ (riːˈjuːnjən, French reynjɔ̃) /

noun

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)