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Bridging gaps: "rapprochement" vs. "conciliation"
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Lloyd Cooper 17/11/2024, 09:59
Lloyd Cooper 17/11/2024, 09:59English.me team member
What is similar?
Both words refer to the process of establishing or improving harmonious relations between parties that may have had conflicts or differences. They involve actions taken to resolve disputes and promote peace and agreement.
What is different?
Rapprochement often refers to the renewal of friendly relations specifically in a political or diplomatic context, implying a coming together after a period of estrangement. Conciliation, on the other hand, emphasizes the action of mediating disputes and fostering goodwill, focusing more on the process of conflict resolution in various contexts, not limited to politics.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Rapprochement- The two countries announced a rapprochement after years of tension, signaling a new era of cooperation.
- There was a rapprochement between the divided factions after a successful negotiation.
- The meeting was a significant step towards rapprochement between the rival parties.
- The mediator played a key role in the conciliation between the disputing companies.
- Conciliation efforts led to a peaceful resolution of the labor strike.
- Through conciliation, the two neighbors were able to settle their differences amicably.
Difference
