A gathering of people who have been separated, especially family members, friends, or former colleagues meeting again after a period of time.
From French réunion, from réunir 'to reunite', ultimately from Latin re- 'again' + unire 'to unite' from unus 'one'. The word entered English in the 17th century, initially used for political reunification before expanding to social gatherings.
Reunions tap into one of humanity's deepest needs - the restoration of broken connections. The word itself mirrors this concept perfectly, literally meaning 'to make one again', and these gatherings often serve as emotional archaeology, excavating shared memories and rekindling dormant relationships.
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