rap|proche|ment

rap|proche|ment
rap|proche|ment «ra prsh mahn», noun.
the establishment or renewal of friendly relations: »

Such a rapprochement of the reformed and evangelical churches would carry one stage farther the cause of Christian unity (London Times).

[< French rapprochement < rapprocher bring near < re- re- + Old French aprochier to approach]

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  • proche — rap·proche·ment; …   English syllables

  • rap — ca·rap·i·dae; ca·rap; chi·rap·sia; da·rap·skite; en·rap·ture; hag·i·og·rap·hy; ha·rap·pa; pa·rap·si·da; pa·rap·si·dal; pa·rap·sis; pa·rap·ter·um; RAP; rap; rap·a·nea; rap·ee; rap·er; rap·id·ly; rap·id·ness; rap·ine; rap·ist; rap·pa·ree; rap·pee;… …   English syllables

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  • rapprochement — rap|proche|ment [ ,ra prouʃ mɑ̃ / noun singular or uncount FORMAL the development of greater understanding and friendship between two countries or groups after they have been unfriendly …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • rapprochement — rap•proche•ment [[t]ˌræp roʊʃˈmɑ̃[/t]] n. an establishment or renewal of harmonious relations • Etymology: 1800–10; < F < rapproche(r) to bring near, bring together …   From formal English to slang

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