rapprochement
[ rap-rohsh-mahn; French ra-prawsh-mahn ]
/ ˌræp roʊʃˈmɑ̃; French ra prɔʃˈmɑ̃ /
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noun
an establishment or reestablishment of harmonious relations: a rapprochement reached between warring factions.
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British Dictionary definitions for rapprochement
rapprochement
/ French (raprɔʃmɑ̃) /
noun
a resumption of friendly relations, esp between two countries
Word Origin for rapprochement
C19: literally: bringing closer
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Cultural definitions for rapprochement
rapprochement
[ (rap-rohsh-mahnn, rah-prawsh-mahnn) ]
A closer approach of two groups to each other. Rapprochement, a French term, is often applied to two nations, especially ones that become reconciled after relations between them have worsened.
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