rapprochement

/ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/
noun
  1. The establishment or renewal of friendly relations between two countries, groups, or people who have been in conflict or disagreement.
    • After years of rivalry, the companies made a rapprochement and began collaborating on new projects.
    • The two nations signed a trade agreement as part of their gradual rapprochement.
    • The family reunion was a rapprochement between siblings who had not spoken in a decade.
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