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Reunifying: meaning, definitions and examples

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reunifying

 

[ riːˈjuːnɪfaɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

social context

Reunifying refers to the act of bringing together again after a period of separation. This term is often used in the context of families or communities that have been divided. It emphasizes the process of restoring relationships or the unity of groups that have been split due to various reasons, such as conflict, political divisions, or personal disagreements. Reunifying can be a complex emotional process, often involving reconciliation and forgiveness. This term is particularly relevant in discussions about social justice and healing after conflicts.

Synonyms

reconnecting, restoring, reuniting

Examples of usage

  • The organization focuses on reunifying families separated by immigration policies.
  • Reunifying the country after the civil war took decades of effort.
  • They worked tirelessly on reunifying the community after the tragic events.

Translations

Translations of the word "reunifying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reunificação

🇮🇳 पुनर्मिलन

🇩🇪 Wiedervereinigung

🇮🇩 reunifikasi

🇺🇦 реуніфікація

🇵🇱 reunifikacja

🇯🇵 再統合

🇫🇷 réunification

🇪🇸 reunificación

🇹🇷 yeniden birleşme

🇰🇷 재통합

🇸🇦 إعادة التوحيد

🇨🇿 znovuzjednocení

🇸🇰 znovuzjednotenie

🇨🇳 重新统一

🇸🇮 ponovno združitev

🇮🇸 endurreisa

🇰🇿 қайта біріктіру

🇬🇪 საერთო გაწვდვა

🇦🇿 birləşmə

🇲🇽 reunificación

Etymology

The word 'reunifying' stems from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and the verb 'unify', which comes from the Latin 'unificare', meaning 'to make one'. The term gained prominence during the late 20th century, particularly in the context of political and social movements aimed at healing divisions within countries and communities. Historical events such as the reunification of Germany in 1990 after the fall of the Berlin Wall intensified the use of this term, as it symbolized not only the physical merging of territories but also the emotional and social merging of a divided populace. Over time, 'reunifying' has also been applied broadly to various contexts, including therapy, family reunification in foster care systems, and efforts to bridge gaps in relationships, reflecting a growing recognition of the importance of rebuilding bonds in various aspects of life.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,435, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.