rapprochement
pronunciation
How to pronounce rapprochement in British English:
UK [ræˈprɒʃmɒ̃]
How to pronounce rapprochement in American English:
US [ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn]
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- Noun:
- the reestablishing of cordial relations
Word Origin
- rapprochement (n.)
- "establishment of cordial relations," 1809, from French rapprochement "reunion, reconciliation," literally "a bringing near," from rapprocher "bring near," from re- "back, again" (see re-) + aprochier (see approach (v.)).
Example
- 1. Their personal rapprochement could lead to political progress , commentators say .
- 2. The rapprochement with vietnam has deepened , both economically and politically : in 2010 the uss george washington was the first american aircraft-carrier to visit the country since the end of the vietnam war .
- 3. What type of rapprochement can china and japan build through soft power mechanisms ?
- 4. Yet , while the trading ties flourish , a broader rapprochement remains distant .
- 5. The policy of free movement of students is part of the ruling nationalist kuomintang party 's rapprochement with china .