Rapprochement Meaning in English
word
ˌɹæˌpɹoʊʃˈmɑn
rap-ROHSH-mahn
ɹæpɹˈɒʃmɔ̃
rap-ROSH-mawn
Definition
A situation in which two groups, countries, or people become more friendly or improve their relationship after a period of conflict or distance.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal and used for international or political contexts, but can be used for groups or individuals. Collocates with 'between', 'call for', or 'period of'. Rarely used in everyday spoken English.
Spanish: acercamiento - reconciliación (entre países/grupos)Portuguese (BR): reaproximação - reconciliação (entre nações/grupos)Portuguese (PT): reaproximação - reconciliação (entre nações/grupos)Chinese (Simplified): 和解 - 关系改善Chinese (Traditional): 和解 - 關係改善Hindi: सुलह - संबंधों में निकटताArabic: تقارب - مصالحة (بين دول/مجموعات)Bengali: মৈত্রী - সম্পর্কোন্নয়নRussian: сближение - улучшение отношенийJapanese: 和解 - 関係改善Vietnamese: hòa giải - cải thiện quan hệKorean: 화해 - 관계 개선Turkish: yakınlaşma - uzlaşmaUrdu: مصالحہ - تعلقات میں بہتریIndonesian: pendekatan - perbaikan hubungan
Example Sentences
The countries announced a rapprochement after years of tension.
basic
There was a rapprochement between the two companies.
basic
A rapprochement can help end long-standing conflicts.
basic
Their recent meetings could lead to a real rapprochement.
natural
There’s hope for rapprochement between the two rival parties.
natural
Some politicians are pushing for rapprochement instead of more hostility.
natural