CEFR C1

reconciliation

noun

Meaning

The restoration of friendly relations between people or groups who have disagreed or fought.

Examples

The peace treaty aimed at the reconciliation of the warring nations.
Her efforts led to a reconciliation between the estranged siblings.

Synonyms: agreement, harmony, accord, amity

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reconciliation (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛkənsɪliˈeɪʃən/

Definition

The restoration of friendly relations between people or groups who have disagreed or fought.

Examples

The peace treaty aimed at the reconciliation of the warring nations.
Her efforts led to a reconciliation between the estranged siblings.
The company offered an apology as a step towards reconciliation with its customers.

How to Use reconciliation

reconciliation between (prepositional phrase): Used to specify the parties involved in a reconciliation. — "The goal of the talks was reconciliation between the two rival groups."
reconciliation of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify what is being reconciled, especially in accounting or abstract contexts. — "The reconciliation of the financial statements revealed a significant error."

Synonyms of reconciliation

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Antonyms of reconciliation

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