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The reestablishing of cordial relations
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rapprochement
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. the reestablishing of cordial relations [syn: reconciliation ]
Wikipedia
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In international relations , a rapprochement , which comes from the French word rapprocher ("to bring together"), is a re-establishment of cordial relations, as between two countries. In the political scene of an individual country, rapprochement means ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"establishment of cordial relations," 1809, from French rapprochement "reunion, reconciliation," literally "a bringing near," from rapprocher "bring near," from re- "back, again" (see re- ) + aprochier (see approach (v.)).
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES ▪ Nixon's visit set in motion the rapprochement between Beijing and Washington. EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ Charles too had a voice: the Astronomer credits him as well as Judith with the idea of a new rapprochement with Lothar. ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The reestablishment of cordial relations, particularly between two countries; a reconciliation.
Usage examples of rapprochement.
Mais, puisque les choses sont ainsi, il vaut mieux les envisager a ce point de vue et ne considerer que le rapprochement que cet incident amenera entre nous.
He suggests that no active steps be taken on the rapprochement matter at this time and urges most limited Washington discussions, and that in these circumstances emphasis should be placed in any discussions on the fact that the rapprochement track is being explored as a remote possibility and one of several alternatives involving various levels of dynamic and positive action.
In some ways, they made possible the rapprochement between Baghdad and Washington by disguising the stark differences in the goals and tactics of the two sides.
Under such conditions no RAPPROCHEMENT was to be looked for, and an utter indifference, founded at best on ignorance, took the place of family affection--even on community of interests.
They will instead find themselves engaging in what will be the first of many unpleasant but useful rapprochements: a genuine agreement, a treaty, to which they are both going to have to sign their names.
Cooperative rapprochements with allies are underway at highest levels.
The immediate result of this set back was to effect a rapprochement between Julius Hersheimmer and the Young Adventurers.