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reunify

/riːˈjuː.nɪ.faɪ/
re · u · ni · fy
Adjective:reunified
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Past Simple:reunified
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Past Participle:reunified
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Present Participle:reunifying
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• verb

1

To restore political, social, or institutional unity to a divided country, territory, or organization, or to become united again.

Example

"Following the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, diplomats worked swiftly to reunify the two German states."

2

To bring separated family members back together after a period of separation (especially in social work, child welfare, or immigration contexts).

Example

"Social workers collaborated with the family court to safely reunify the children with their biological parents."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'reunite' is commonly used for individuals or families coming back together, 'reunify' is preferred in formal political, institutional, or legal contexts, such as merging divided territories or restoring child custody.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reunify. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reunify
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