rapprochement
noun/ræˈprɒʃmɒ̃/, /ræˈprəʊʃmɒ̃/
/ˌræprəʊʃˈmɑːn/, /ˌræprɑːʃˈmɑːn/
[singular, uncountable] (from French, formal)- a situation in which the relationship between two countries or groups of people becomes more friendly after a period during which they were enemies
- rapprochement (with somebody) policies aimed at bringing about a rapprochement with the West
- rapprochement (between A and B) There now seems little chance of rapprochement between the warring factions.
WordfinderTopics Politicsc2- accord
- ally
- bilateral
- cross-border
- diplomat
- embassy
- international
- rapprochement
- relationship
- treaty
Word OriginFrench, from rapprocher, from re- (expressing intensive force) + approcher ‘to approach’.
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