What does reunited mean?
“Reunited” means that people, groups, places, or things have come together again after a separation. It may describe the reunion itself, as in “the family was reunited,” or the act of bringing something back together, as in “the leaders reunited the divided organization.” The word often conveys warmth, relief, or restoration, especially when used of people meeting again after an absence or conflict. It can also apply more neutrally to objects, territories, or forces that were separated. The related noun “reunion” describes the gathering or process of coming together again, while the underlying verb “reunite” gives the action its basic sense. Together, these forms are useful for expressing renewed connection, agreement, or physical return.
To come together again after having been separated.
"The old friends were reunited at the conference."
Commonly transitive or intransitive, with the object of the reunion often expressed by “with.”
To bring people, groups, places, or things together again after a separation.
"The agreement reunited the two regions under a single administration."
Often used in political, organizational, or social contexts, with a somewhat formal tone.
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Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
Where does reunited come from?
“Reunited” comes from the prefix re-, meaning “again,” combined with “unite,” from Latin unire, “to make one.” The compound “reunite” developed in English during the early 19th century, and “reunited” became its standard past-tense and past-participle form. Its relatives include “reunion” and “reunification,” both of which preserve the idea of bringing or coming together again.
How reunited is actually used
“Reunited” is commonly used for people, families, groups, places, or objects that have been separated and come together again. It often carries a positive or emotional connotation when describing people or relationships.
Easily confused with reunited
“Unite” means to bring people or things together, while “reunited” specifically describes people or things coming together again after having been separated.