rapprochement
noun
rap·proche·ment
| \ Ëra-ËprĆsh-ËmĂ€âż
, -ËprÈŻsh-; ra-ËprĆsh-ËmĂ€âż\
, -ËprÈŻsh-; ra-ËprĆsh-ËmĂ€âż\
Definition of rapprochement
: establishment of or state of having cordial relations
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Examples of rapprochement in a Sentence
Officials hope that these talks will lead to a rapprochement with the rebels.
The possibility of rapprochement between the two countries seems unlikely.
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Pandas were used in 1972 as a high-profile symbol of diplomatic rapprochement between the United States and China, when Ling-Ling and Hsing Hsing arrived during the Nixon era to live at the National Zoo in Washington. — New York Times, "At Berlin Zoo, a Clamor to Name Twin Pandas âHongâ and âKongâ," 6 Sep. 2019 That postponement put new urgency into South Korean President Moon Jae-in's attempts at rapprochement with Kim, which led to the visit to Pyongyang of some of his top aides who arranged a third summit between Moon and Kim for Sept. 18-20. — Matthew Lee, Fox News, "US envoy for North Korea to visit South Korea, China, Japan," 6 Sep. 2018 Trump has returned to Cold War-era policies against Cuba, reversing his predecessorâs rapprochement with the government in Havana. — Los Angeles Times, "Trump condemns Cuba but closes the door to many trying to flee," 30 July 2019 In any case, no rapprochement is possible if the two governments arenât talking to each other. — Doyle Mcmanus, latimes.com, "Iranâs behavior isnât as mysterious as it looks," 19 June 2019 In response, Rouhani has slowly replaced his message of rapprochement with the West with hard-line hints about Iran's ability to close off the Strait of Hormuz, through which a third of all oil traded by sea passes. — Jon Gambrell, Fox News, "Iran's politicians under pressure, 40 years after revolution," 24 Sep. 2018 His ineptitude may yet spur the two factions toward a productive rapprochement. — Jelani Cobb, The New Yorker, "Donald Trumpâs Idea of Selective Citizenship," 21 July 2019 The rapprochement has been in high gear since the spring of 2018. — Erasmus, The Economist, "Overcoming the Mormon legacy on race," 24 July 2019 Turkeyâs rapprochement with Russia and its decision to buy the Russian system also coincides with growing Turkish mistrust of the U.S. over its policies in Syria. — Washington Post, "AP Explains: Why NATO member Turkey wants Russian missiles," 18 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'rapprochement.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for rapprochement
rapprochement
noun
English Language Learners Definition of rapprochement
formal
: the development of friendlier relations between countries or groups of people who have been enemies
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