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reunification

noun

Simple meaning

The unification of something that was previously divided.

Pronunciation

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reeoonuhfuhkayshuhn

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɹiunəfəˈkeɪʃən

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Definition

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noun

  1. The unification of something that was previously divided; used especially of a country.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: The unification of something that was previously divided; used especially of a country.

Used this way, reunification is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use reunification

  • “Monetary unification precipitated the reunification of the German state in October 1990.”noun

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Unification

national reunification

Coming

family reunification

Other combinations

peaceful reunificationkorean reunificationreunification processreunification policyreunification servicesreunification issue

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