rapprochement

First recorded in 1790–1800; from French, equivalent to rapproche(r) “to bring near, bring together,” from r(e)- + approcher + -ment; see origin at re-, approach,-ment

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How to use rapprochement in a sentence

A rapprochement with the West is not Putin’s policy, it is the policy of Russia.
The Miscalculations and Missed Opportunities that Led Putin to War in Ukraine|Philip Short|August 3, 2022|Time
A Cuba-U.S. rapprochement will make it increasingly hard for his government to blame the U.S. for its economic problems.
Venezuela Says Goodbye to Its Lil Friend, While the Rest of the Continent Cheers|Catalina Lobo-Guererro|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Brazilian press said the White House informed Brasilia about the rapprochement minutes before the statement was made public.
Venezuela Says Goodbye to Its Lil Friend, While the Rest of the Continent Cheers|Catalina Lobo-Guererro|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Most Latin Americans celebrated the rapprochement between the United States and Cuba.
Venezuela Says Goodbye to Its Lil Friend, While the Rest of the Continent Cheers|Catalina Lobo-Guererro|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST

This rapprochement was The Birth of a Nation that Griffith evoked when he changed the name of his movie from The Clansman.
The Fight to Ban ‘Birth of a Nation’|Jack Schwartz|November 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There was even a rapprochement between him and his father before his death.
The Secrets of Britain’s Wildest Aristocrats|Tom Sykes|October 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And, in effect, his example did serve to promote a rapprochement between the conquerors and the conquered.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
Yes, I remembered that hostility to Archie certainly had resulted in a rapprochement between ourselves.
In Accordance with the Evidence|Oliver Onions
A rapprochement between Orangemen and Nationalists would be difficult.
The Evolution of Sinn Fein|Robert Mitchell Henry
Of late a rapprochement between the intellectual and trade unionist has begun to take place.
A History of Trade Unionism in the United States|Selig Perlman
Not till the Bill was nearly through Committee was there any sign of rapprochement.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 156., March 5, 1919|Various

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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