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reunion

[/riːˈjuːnjən/]
nounfemininepl: reunions
reunião
1. A social gathering of people who have not seen each other for a long time
We attended our high school reunion last summer.
Nós comparecemos à reunião de nossa escola secundária no verão passado.
2. The action or process of coming together again after being apart
The reunion of the two friends was emotional.
O reencontro dos dois amigos foi emocionante.
3. A formal meeting or gathering for discussion
The committee held a reunion to discuss the project.
O comitê realizou uma reunião para discutir o projeto.
Synonyms
gatheringmeetingget-togetherassembly
Antonyms
separationpartingdeparture

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reunião
most common term for both social and formal meetings
Rio de Janeiro
reunião
standard usage, sometimes 'reencontro' for social gatherings
São Paulo
reunião
standard usage, professional contexts preferred
Portugal
reunião
standard term; 'reencontro' used for nostalgic social gatherings

Related Idioms & Phrases

class reunion
family reunion
reunion tour
reunion dinner
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