PoliticsAugust 24, 2026

rapprochement

rap-roh-SHMAHNG

Definition

An establishment or resumption of harmonious or friendly relations between two parties, typically after a period of estrangement or coldness.

Etymology

Borrowed from French, the word is a derivative of 'rapprocher', meaning to bring close or reconcile. It entered English in the late 19th century to describe the normalization of diplomatic relations between states.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the diplomatic warming of relations between Ethiopia and Azerbaijan, noting that broader political and economic ties were developing even before formal climate-related agreements were signed.

How the Baku-to-Addis Climate Handover Is Anchoring a New African-Caucasus Partnership

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