RAPPROCHEMENT

reconciliation, rapprochement

(noun) the reestablishing of cordial relations

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

rapprochement (plural rapprochements)

The reestablishment of cordial relations, particularly between two countries; a reconciliation.

Source: Wiktionary


Rap`proche`ment", n. [F., fr. rapprocher to cause to approach again. See Re-; Approach.]

Definition: Act or fact of coming or being drawn near or together; establishment or state of cordial relations.

He had witnessed the gradual rapprochement between the papacy and Austria. Wilfrid Ward.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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