RAPPROCHEMENT Definition & Meaning

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rapprochement

[rap-rohsh-mahn, ra-prawsh-mahn]

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noun

an establishment or reestablishment of harmonious relations.
a rapprochement reached between warring factions.
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rapprochement

/ ��ɔʃ��ɑ̃ /

noun

a resumption of friendly relations, esp between two countries

rapprochement

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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51�Թ� History and Origins

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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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of rapprochement¹

C19: literally: bringing closer

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President Trump seems determined to push on with his rapprochement with Russia, whatever happens on Ukraine.

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If a US-Russia rapprochement continues, the Kremlin will be hoping for speedy sanctions relief and an economic boost.

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A very senior international official used the example of the UK-EU rapprochement as an example of the rest of the world coordinating and "doing its homework" as a response to US unreliability.

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And, as a Spanish-speaking Latin American, he provided a crucial service as mediator when the US government edged towards historic rapprochement with Cuba.

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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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