rap·proche·ment (rä prôsh-mä  )n. 1. A reestablishing of cordial relations, as between two countries. 2. The state of reconciliation or of cordial relations. [French, from rapprocher, to bring together : re-, re- + approcher, to approach (from Old French aprochier; see approach).] |
rapprochement French [raprɔʃmɑ̃]
n
a resumption of friendly relations, esp between two countries
[literally: bringing closer]
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| Noun | 1. |  rapprochement - the reestablishing of cordial relationscooperation - 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
falling-out, quarrel, antagonism, schism, dissension, exacerbation, resumption of hostilities
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