reunió

Reunió is a Catalan noun meaning a gathering of people for discussion or social purposes, an official assembly, a conference, or a reunion of friends or relatives. The term emphasizes the act of uniting people or the event itself and is used in both formal and informal contexts. The word is feminine, and the singular form is la reunió, with the plural reunions.

Etymology and related forms: reunió derives from the verb reunir (to unite, to gather), which in turn comes from Latin through Romance language development. The noun formation follows standard Catalan patterns, and uses the accent on the final syllable to indicate stress in the singular.

Usage and nuances: Reunió is commonly used to refer to organized gatherings with a purpose, such as a business meeting, a committee session, or a professional conference. It can also denote a social or familial gathering, i.e., a reunion of relatives or friends. In more casual contexts, synonyms like trobada (informal meeting) may be preferred, while assemblea refers to a formal assembly within an organization, and conferència to a spoken presentation or lecture.

Examples of contexts: corporate or municipal meetings, academic conferences, family or school reunions, and any scheduled event where people come together for discussion, decision-making, or social interaction.

See also: reunirse (to meet), reunir (to unite/gather). The concept parallels the English “meeting” or “reunion” depending on context, and remains a staple term in Catalan organizational and social language.