rapprochement

rap·proche·ment

R0045900 (rä′prôsh-mäN′)n.1. A reestablishing of cordial relations, as between two countries.2. The state of reconciliation or of cordial relations.

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[French, from rapprocher, to bring together : re-, re- + approcher, to approach (from Old French aprochier; see approach).]

rapprochement

(raprɔʃmɑ̃) na resumption of friendly relations, esp between two countries[C19: literally: bringing closer]

rap•proche•ment

(ˌræp roʊʃˈmɑ̃)

n. an establishment or renewal of harmonious relations. [1800–10; < French <rapproche(r) to bring near, bring together]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

rapprochement - the reestablishing of cordial relationsreconciliationcooperation - joint operation or action; "their cooperation with us was essential for the success of our mission"

rapprochement

noun reconciliation, softening, reunion, détente, reconcilement, restoration of harmony the process of political rapprochement between the two former foes
falling-out, quarrel, antagonism, schism, dissension, exacerbation, resumption of hostilities

rapprochement

nounA reestablishment of friendship or harmony:conciliation, reconcilement, reconciliation.

Translations

acercamientoaproximación