reunification

[ree-yoo-nuh-fi-key-shuhn]

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noun

the joining back together of people or things that were separated; reunion.
The summit facilitated dialogue that would eventually contribute to German reunification.
This new immigration law favors immigrants seeking reunification with parents, spouses, and children.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of reunification¹

First recorded in 1870–75; re- ( def. ) + unification ( def. )

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"And after these three months, the government is still delaying reunification of this family. They are continuing to play games with the lives of Jennifer and with the lives of these three children."

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More than 8,300 family members of US citizens are ready for an interview in Afghanistan, with more than 11,400 others awaiting family reunification, according to US Department of State data shared by AfghanEvac.

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Wilders had asked for 10 additional asylum measures, including a freeze on asylum applications, halting the construction of reception centres and limiting family reunification.

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But few here want talk about the war even as they celebrate the anniversary of their "reunification".

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“�� we’re witnessing isn’t just bureaucratic dysfunction — it’s a calculated strategy to prolong child detention, discourage and impede reunification, and extract as much personal data as possible for future immigration enforcement,” Chew said.

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Reuchlin reunify

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