C2nounformalconflicthistory
US/ˌrek.ən.sɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌrek.ən.sɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
the process of becoming friendly again after a conflict or a serious disagreement
In context
After the civil war, the new government focused on national reconciliation.
South Africa set up a Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 1995.
The brothers met for the first time in years, hoping for a reconciliation.
Words that go with reconciliation
adjective + noun
- national reconciliationThe ceremony was an important step toward national reconciliation.
noun + noun
- reconciliation processVictims' families must be part of the reconciliation process.
noun + preposition
- spirit of reconciliationThe two leaders shook hands in a spirit of reconciliation.
- gesture of reconciliationReturning the soldiers' wartime diaries was seen as a gesture of reconciliation.
verb + noun
- seek reconciliationBoth families now seek reconciliation after the long dispute.
- promote reconciliationSports exchanges can promote reconciliation between former enemies.