'Rapprochement' definitions:

Definition of 'rapprochement'

From: WordNet
noun
The reestablishing of cordial relations [syn: reconciliation, rapprochement]

Definition of 'Rapprochement'

From: GCIDE
  • Rapprochement \Rap`proche`ment"\, n. [F., fr. rapprocher to cause to approach again. See Re-; Approach.] Act or fact of coming or being drawn near or together; establishment or state of cordial relations. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • He had witnessed the gradual rapprochement between the papacy and Austria. --Wilfrid Ward. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]