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Reunion Definition, Usage & Real-Life Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：family reunion (reunion)
reunion
/riːˈjuːniən/
n.
When people who haven't seen each other for a long time meet again.
family reunion
➕
/ˈfæməli riːˈjuːniən/
n.
A joyful gathering of people, especially family members, who have not seen each other for an extended period, often involving food and reminiscing.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 're-' (again) and 'unio' (union), meaning a coming together again.
💡 Mnemonic
Break it down: 're-' means again, 'union' means together. So, reunion is coming together again.
📖 Example
We hang a family photo from our annual reunion on the living room wall, and Mom always cooks a huge feast for it.
We display a family photo from our yearly reunion on the living room wall, and Mom always prepares a large feast for the occasion.
🔗 Collocations
family reunion – a gathering of family members who haven't met for a long time
annual reunion – a yearly event where people reunite
school reunion – a meeting of former schoolmates
🔄 Synonyms
gathering (n.) – an assembly of people for a specific purpose
get-together (n.) – an informal social meeting
meeting (n.) – an occasion when people come together
🚫 Antonyms
separation (n.) – the act of moving or being moved apart
parting (n.) – the action of leaving or being separated
🌱 Derivatives
reunite (v.) – to bring or come together again after a period of separation
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Latin 'reunire' (to bring together again). Commonly used for family gatherings and alumni events in modern English culture.
Meaning 2：alumni reunion (reunion)
reunion
/riːˈjuːniən/
n.
A formal or informal event where a group of people with a shared past come together.
alumni reunion
➕
/əˈlʌmnaɪ riːˈjuːniən/
n.
An organized event, often formal, where individuals with a shared past, such as school or university alumni, come together to network and reminisce.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The university organizes a big alumni reunion every five years, and it's a great chance to reconnect with old classmates.
The university holds a large alumni reunion every five years, providing an excellent opportunity to reconnect with former classmates.
🔗 Collocations
alumni reunion – a meeting of former students of a school or college
class reunion – a gathering of people who graduated together
reunion dinner – a meal held during a reunion event
🔄 Synonyms
assembly (n.) – a group of people gathered for a common purpose
convention (n.) – a large formal meeting
gathering (n.) – a coming together of people
🚫 Antonyms
dispersal (n.) – the act of spreading or moving apart
separation (n.) – the state of being divided or set apart
🌱 Derivatives
reunite (v.) – to bring or come together again after a period of separation
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