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rapprochement

[ rap-rohsh-mahn; French ra-prawsh-mahn ]

noun

  1. an establishment or reestablishment of harmonious relations:

    a rapprochement reached between warring factions.

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rapprochement

/ °ù²¹±è°ùɔʃ³¾É‘̃ /

noun

  1. a resumption of friendly relations, esp between two countries
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

rapprochement

  1. 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.
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Origin of rapprochement1

First recorded in 1790–1800; from French, equivalent to rapproche(r) “to bring near, bring together,†from r(e)- + approcher + -ment; re-, approach, -ment
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of rapprochement1

C19: literally: bringing closer
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But the relationship remains strained, and much will need to fall into place - bilaterally and more broadly geopolitically - for it to enjoy a true rapprochement.

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The logical time for a Trump-Dodger rapprochement would be in just about a month, when Los Angeles will be headed to Washington to play the Nationals starting April 7.

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Trump's rapprochement with Russia's Vladimir Putin, and the US siding with Russia on a UN resolution on Ukraine, has sent shockwaves through European allies.

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European leaders have been left stunned by the open rapprochement between US President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin - and not-so-subtle hints that the US may abandon its obligation to defend European allies.

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They want a rapprochement with Russia, to immediately stop sending weapons to Ukraine, and to use resources instead to build up Germany's armed forces for protection at home.

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