rapprochement — the establishment or resumption of harmonious relations between countries or groups
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the establishment or resumption of harmonious relations between countries or groups
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌræprɔːʃˈmɑːn/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's apology was the first step toward rapprochement with angry customers.
- After years of sibling rivalry, their rapprochement began over a shared love of pizza.
- The rapprochement between the two tech giants surprised industry analysts.
rapprochement
NOUN[/ˌræprɔːʃˈmɑːn/]
the establishment or resumption of harmonious relations between countries or groups
After years of tension, the two leaders shook hands, marking a historic rapprochement.
Good management leads to peaceful arrangement!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French rapprochement, derived from the verb rapprocher meaning 'to bring together' or 'to reconcile.' The word combines the prefix re- (again) with approcher (to approach), ultimately from Latin appropiare.
Breakdown
re- (again) + approch- (approach, from Latin appropiare) + -ment (noun suffix) = rapprochement (the act of bringing together again or reconciliation)
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📝Examples
“The CEO's apology was the first step toward rapprochement with angry customers.”
“After years of sibling rivalry, their rapprochement began over a shared love of pizza.”
“The rapprochement between the two tech giants surprised industry analysts.”
“My rapprochement with vegetables started when I discovered how delicious they could be with cheese.”
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