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View synonyms for reunion

reunion

1

[ ree-yoon-yuhn ]

noun

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

    The alumnae parade is a cherished tradition at my college reunion.



Réunion

2

[ ree-yoon-yuhn; French rey-y-nyawn ]

noun

  1. an island in the Indian Ocean, E of Madagascar: an overseas department of France. 970 sq. mi. (2,512 sq. km). : St. Denis.

reunion

1

/ riːˈjuːnjən /

noun

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


Réunion

2

/ reynjɔ̃; riːˈjuːnjən /

noun

  1. 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)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of reunion1

First recorded in 1600–10; re- + union

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