reconciliation
noun /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃn/
/ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃn/
- [singular, uncountable] an end to a disagreement or conflict with somebody and the start of a good relationship again
- The pair are bravely attempting a reconciliation.
- reconciliation with somebody Their change of policy brought about a reconciliation with Britain.
- reconciliation between A and B He is striving to bring about a reconciliation between the two conflicting sides.
Extra ExamplesTopics Discussion and agreementc2- He sought reconciliation with those he had stolen from.
- In a bold gesture of reconciliation, the government released the rebel leader.
- She attempted reconciliation with her estranged brother.
- The rebel leader called for reconciliation with the armed forces.
- They aimed to secure a lasting reconciliation between the two countries.
- the power of love to bring renewal and reconciliation
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- genuine
- true
- full
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- seek
- attempt
- achieve
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- agreement
- process
- reconciliation between
- reconciliation with
- an attempt at reconciliation
- a gesture of reconciliation
- a policy of reconciliation
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- [uncountable] the process of making it possible for two different ideas, facts, etc. to exist together without being opposed to each other
- reconciliation between A and B the reconciliation between environment and development
- reconciliation of A and B the reconciliation of town and country
- reconciliation (of A) (with B) the reconciliation of modern society with traditional teaching