reunification
UK[ˌriːˌjuːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]US[ˌriːˌjuːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
n
the process of bringing two or more parts together again into a single unit, especially after a period of separation or division.
n
the act of restoring political unity to a place or group that had been divided.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
unify
ication
re
again
unify
make one
ication
noun suffix
Etymology
the word reunification is a modern english construction built from classical components. the core idea originates from the latin 'unus', meaning "one", which evolved into the verb 'unify'. the prefix 're-', also from latin, conveys the sense of repetition or return. the suffix '-ification', derived from latin '-ficatio', forms nouns denoting the action or process. thus, the literal construction "the process of making one again" perfectly captures the modern abstract meaning of restoring unity after division, a concept frequently applied in social, familial, and geopolitical contexts.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + unify (make one) + ication (noun suffix)
- re: latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
- unify: from latin 'unus' (one) via the verb 'unify', meaning "to make into a single unit".
- ication: latin-derived noun suffix (from '-ficatio'), indicating the process or result of making.
Examples
the reunification of germany in 1990 was a landmark event in modern european history.
family reunification is a common reason for immigration applications.
the artist's latest work symbolizes the emotional reunification of the community.