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rapprochement
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Rapprochement \Rap`proche`ment"\, n. [F., fr. rapprocher to cause to approach again. See Re-; Approach.] Act or fact of coming or being drawn near or together; establishment or state of cordial relations.
He had witnessed the gradual rapprochement between the
papacy and Austria.
--Wilfrid
Ward.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Wiktionary
n. The reestablishment of cordial relations, particularly between two countries; a reconciliation.
WordNet
n. the reestablishing of cordial relations [syn: reconciliation]
Wikipedia
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 the bringing together of diverse political factions as, for example, during metapolitefsi in Greece. Other examples of its use are the mending of relations between the United States under Richard Nixon and the People's Republic of China from 1972 onwards. Additionally, the period known as détente or 'relaxation' between the United States and the Soviet Union during the 1970s was a time of rapprochement.
Rapprochement also refers to a human developmental milestone usually occurring between 15 and 24 months. The child moves away from and then returns to the mother for reassurance (Mahler).
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.