reconciliation — the restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌrekənˌsɪliˈeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- After the great pizza topping war of 2023, pineapple lovers and haters finally reached reconciliation at the annual food festival.
- The reconciliation between North and South Korea remains a significant goal for both nations.
- My reconciliation with vegetables happened when I discovered they taste better with lots of cheese.
reconciliation
NOUN[/ˌrekənˌsɪliˈeɪʃən/]
the restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another
Their reconciliation began with a sincere apology.
The reconciliation ended the conflict between the two teams. (🤝 Make Peace + ⚖️ Harmony → Reconciliation)
Their reconciliation led to a celebration and earned everyone's admiration.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'reconciliare', meaning to bring together again or restore, composed of the prefix 're-' (again) and 'conciliare' (to unite, from 'concilium' meaning council or assembly). The word entered Middle English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century.
Breakdown
re- (again) + concil- (unite, from Latin concilium) + -ate (verb suffix) + -ion (noun suffix) = reconciliation
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After the great pizza topping war of 2023, pineapple lovers and haters finally reached reconciliation at the annual food festival.”
“The reconciliation between North and South Korea remains a significant goal for both nations.”
“My reconciliation with vegetables happened when I discovered they taste better with lots of cheese.”
“The couple's reconciliation after their argument was sealed with a romantic dinner.”
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