Rapprochement

/ra-prosh-MAHN/

मेल-मिलाप (mel-milaap) / संबंध सुधार

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Meanings

  1. The establishment of harmonious relations between nations or groups
  2. Reconciliation
  3. A renewal of friendly relations

Example Sentences

  • "The diplomatic rapprochement between the two nations led to increased trade."
  • "After years of rivalry, there was a rapprochement between the two industry bodies."
  • "The rapprochement between India and a neighbouring country opened new economic corridors."

Etymology

From French 'rapprochement' (a coming together), from 'rapprocher' (to bring near), from 're-' (again) + 'approcher' (to approach), from Latin 'appropriare' (to come nearer). Literally 'a re-approaching'.

Related Words

reconciliationdétenteaccordreunion
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