rap·proche·ment
(rä′prôsh-mäN′)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).]
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rapprochement
(raprɔʃmɑ̃)n
a resumption of friendly relations, esp between two countries
[C19: literally: bringing closer]
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rap•proche•ment
(ˌræp roʊʃˈmɑ̃)n.
an establishment or renewal of harmonious relations.
[1800–10; < French <rapproche(r) to bring near, bring together]
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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" |
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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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rapprochement
nounA reestablishment of friendship or harmony:
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rapprochement
n → Annäherung f
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