Meaning
- (noun) The reestablishment of cordial relations, particularly between two countries; a reconciliation. “It was the Nixon administration that saw the rapprochement between the United States and China.”
About this word
The precise origin of 'rapprochements' is debated, but its usage dates back to the early 19th century, reflecting a time when international relations began to take on a more formal and diplomatic character. This term encapsulates the notion of restoring friendly relations, often in the context of political or diplomatic negotiations. Historically, such reconciliations have played crucial roles in shaping alliances and resolving conflicts, as nations sought to mend fractured ties for mutual benefit. The evolution of diplomatic practices over the decades has made rapprochements a vital aspect of international diplomacy, underscoring the importance of dialogue and cooperation in an era marked by complexity and competition.
Letter breakdown
- Rapprochements contains 14 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 10 consonant(s).
- It uses 11 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 4.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 25.
Words from these letters
- rapprochement
- atmosphere
- carpenters
- chaperones
- compensate
- escarpment
- parchments
- preceptors
- procreates
- reproaches
- smartphone
- carpenter
- cenotaphs
- chaperone
- chaperons
- earphones
- merchants
- metaphors
- notepaper
- orchestra
- parchment
- preachers
- preceptor
- procreate
- prompters
- properest
- racehorse
- receptors
- recreants
- rematches
- semaphore
- sharpener
- ancestor
- carports
- casement
- cashmere
- caterers
- cenotaph
- chanters
- chaperon
- chapters
- charmers
- charters
- cheapens
- cheapest
- cheaters
- chompers
- choppers
- coherent
- compares
- competes
- creamers
- creators
- cremates
- croppers
- earphone
- emperors
- heartens
- hectares
Connected words
Other 14-letter words
- abstractnesses
- accommodations
- accompaniments
- accomplishment
- accountability
- acknowledgment
- acupuncturists
- administrating
- administration
- administrative
- administrators
- advantageously
- advertisements
- affectionately
- aforementioned
- agglomerations
- agglutinations
- aggrandizement
Words starting with RAP
- rap
- rapacious
- rapaciously
- rapaciousness
- rapacity
- rape
- raped
- rapes
- rapid
- rapider
- rapidest
- rapidity
- rapidly
- rapids
- rapier
- rapiers
- rapine
- raping
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Words ending with NTS
Reader questions
What does Rapprochements mean?
The reestablishment of cordial relations, particularly between two countries; a reconciliation.
How many letters are in Rapprochements?
Rapprochements has 14 letters.
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