herenigen

Herenigen is a Dutch verb meaning to reunite or restore unity after a period of separation. It is used in contexts ranging from politics and diplomacy to families and organizations, whenever previously divided parties come back together.

Etymology and related terms: the word is formed with the prefix her- meaning again or anew, combined with a root related to uniting. It is closely related to the verb verenigen (to unite) and the noun hereniging (the act of reuniting or reconciliation). The term is most commonly encountered in formal or historical writing, and in everyday language it is often expressed with the reflexive construction zich herenigen.

Usage: the standard construction is zich herenigen (to reunite oneself with someone or something). The phrase is used to describe processes of reconciliation, restoration of ties, or mergers after discord or separation. Examples include political factions reuniting after negotiations, families reuniting after long absence, or organizations merging to restore unity and cooperation.

Contexts and nuance: herenigen typically emphasizes restored unity and ongoing cooperation rather than mere contact. It can appear in historical accounts, diplomatic reports, and contemporary journalism when describing the reestablishment of ties or the completion of a reconciliation process.

See also: verenigen, hereniging, reunie, reconciliation.