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Definition of
conciliatory adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
conciliatory
adjective
adjective
NAmE
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kənˈsɪliəˌtɔri
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having the intention or effect of making angry people calm
a
conciliatory approach/attitude/gesture/move
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conciliatory
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