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family reunion

[fam-uh-lee ree-yoon-yuhn, fam-lee]

noun

  1. a gathering of relatives, especially after an interval of separation.

    We're all headed to Wisconsin this summer for a family reunion of the Taylor cousins.

  2. family reunification.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of family reunion1

First recorded in 1760–70 family reunion for def. 1, 1950–55 family reunion for def. 2
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Being based in the US, Tyler is welcoming the fact that this week is proving something of a family reunion.

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If “Endling” has a main character, it’s the woman whose mission is to save the nation’s endangered snails; another key player is a lone wolf terrorist who hopes her political orchestrations will spark a family reunion.

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In return, the British government would accept legal migrants seeking family reunion in the UK.

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Two days later, a bill aimed at reducing immigration numbers and family reunion rights was rejected by Germany's parliament by 350 votes to 338.

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While Wednesday's vote saw a non-binding motion over changes to immigration law pass through parliament, actual legislation will be tabled on Friday aimed at curbing immigration numbers and family reunion rights.

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