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rapprochement

Syllabification: (rap·proche·ment)
Pronunciation: /ˌrapˌrōSHˈmäN, -ˌrôSH-/

Definition of rapprochement

noun

  • (especially in international relations) an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations:there were signs of a growing rapprochement between the two countries

Origin:

French, from rapprocher, from re- (expressing intensive force) + approcher 'to approach'

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