RAPPROCHEMENT Definition & Meaning

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rapprochement

[ rap-rohsh-mahn; French 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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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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The logical time for a Trump-Dodger rapprochement would be in just about a month, when Los Angeles will be headed to Washington to play the Nationals starting April 7.

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Trump's rapprochement with Russia's Vladimir Putin, and the US siding with Russia on a UN resolution on Ukraine, has sent shockwaves through European allies.

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European leaders have been left stunned by the open rapprochement between US President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin - and not-so-subtle hints that the US may abandon its obligation to defend European allies.

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They want a rapprochement with Russia, to immediately stop sending weapons to Ukraine, and to use resources instead to build up Germany's armed forces for protection at home.

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