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conciliation

conciliation

6 6.7
An act that brings people or groups back to peace with help from a neutral person
  • noun
  • /kənˌsɪlɪˈeɪʃən/
translation icon : conciliación
  • Her efforts in conciliation helped bring peace to the community after months of tension.
  • conciliation or mediation
  • conciliation and arbitration
  • conciliation agreement

Examples

  • And they would most ardently desire to see a conciliation of the disagreeing parties in this place.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The Japanese offered apologies for his incarceration and, in a moment of conciliation, he decided to remain in Japan.

    Academic text (1993)
  • An effort at conciliation, but whether it would be accepted was another matter.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • However, the right to strike does not arise until one has gone through a conciliation process.

    Academic text (1996)
  • In certain instances, such as when no conciliation agreement can be reached, the individual may file a lawsuit.

    Academic text (2004)
  • A pivotal role in this process of religious conciliation was played by the Catholic clergy.

    Academic text (1992)
  • I pride myself on being a man of forbearance and conciliation.

  • By 1794, this failed policy was replaced by one of conciliation and compromise.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Wiesel began his acceptance speech by noting that he, too, was interested in conciliation.

    Academic text (1998)
  • After the 1993 Oslo Accords, the PLO moved toward conciliation and recognized Israel and its right to exist.

    Academic text (2011)

Synonyms

resolution
vsconciliation
199 3.7

Solving a problem or ending a disagreement

is specifically focused on restoring harmony, not only finding a solution
peace process
vsconciliation
  • Formal
186 3.0

A series of talks and actions to end a war and make peace between fighting sides

is often shorter, covering direct acts to resolve a dispute, not long campaigns
reconciliation
vsconciliation
114 5.3

A return to friendly relations after a disagreement

is the process aiming to create that friendly restoration, sometimes using a third party
mediation
vsconciliation
41 4.2

A neutral person helps people who disagree reach an agreement

is broader, referring to making peace and resolving conflict by many means
peacemaking
vsconciliation
8 3.7

Helping people or groups end a conflict and start good relations

is similar but can include formal talks and neutral assistance
rapprochement
vsconciliation
  • Formal
7 9.9

Making friendly relations again between countries or groups

is wider, covering many ways to resolve and make peace between groups
detente
vsconciliation
3 8.6

A time when two countries reduce hostility and improve relations

is the active process to settle conflict, not just lowering tension
peacebuilding
vsconciliation
  • Specialized
1 4.6

Actions to create and keep peace after a conflict

is more about immediate settlement rather than long term repairs
reconcilement
vsconciliation
6.5

The act of making people or groups friendly again after a disagreement

is the process that brings this friendly change, sometimes with a neutral helper
pacification
vsconciliation
  • Formal
7.6

An agreement that ends a conflict and brings peace between the sides

is often broader, including informal steps to rebuild relations rather than only treaties
convenance
vsconciliation
  • Archaic
9.9

An agreement between people or groups reached after discussion

is broader, focusing on making peace rather than simply any agreement

Antonyms

65 5.7

A rise in how serious or costly a situation becomes

50 5.2

Violent acts between groups or countries

How Reconciled

reconciliation
114 5.3
settlement
  • Formal
384 3.3
conciliation
6 6.7
mediation
41 4.2
negotiation
  • Formal
859 3.5

Surface Forms

conciliation singular
conciliations plural

Morphology

conciliation = conciliate (transparent) = conciliate + ion

Standard noun formation from the verb 'conciliate' indicating the act or process of conciliating.

Etymology

Conciliation comes from a Latin idea of bringing people 'together': the prefix con- means 'together' and the word is related to council, a group that meets to solve problems. So conciliation is the process of bringing people back together to 'make peace' or end a conflict.