rapprochement
[ rap-rohsh-mahn; French ra-prawsh-mahn ]
/ ˌræp roʊʃˈmɑ̃; French ra prɔʃˈmɑ̃ /
noun
an establishment or reestablishment of harmonious relations: a rapprochement reached between warring factions.
Origin of rapprochement
SYNONYMS FOR rapprochement
Words nearby rapprochement
rapping,
rappini,
rappist,
rapport,
rapporteur,
rapprochement,
rappé pie,
rapscallion,
rapt,
raptor,
raptorial
Example sentences from the Web for rapprochement
British Dictionary definitions for rapprochement
rapprochement
/ French (raprɔʃmɑ̃) /
noun
a resumption of friendly relations, esp between two countries
Word Origin for rapprochement
C19: literally: bringing closer
Cultural definitions for rapprochement
rapprochement
[ (rap-rohsh-mahnn, rah-prawsh-mahnn) ]
A closer approach of two groups to each other. Rapprochement, a French term, is often applied to two nations, especially ones that become reconciled after relations between them have worsened.