conciliation
6
6.7
- noun
- /kənˌsɪlɪˈeɪʃən/
:
conciliación
- Her efforts in conciliation helped bring peace to the community after months of tension.
- conciliation or mediation
- conciliation and arbitration
- conciliation agreement
Examples
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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.
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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
199
3.7
Solving a problem or ending a disagreement
186
3.0
A series of talks and actions to end a war and make peace between fighting sides
114
5.3
A return to friendly relations after a disagreement
41
4.2
A neutral person helps people who disagree reach an agreement
8
3.7
Helping people or groups end a conflict and start good relations
7
9.9
Making friendly relations again between countries or groups
3
8.6
A time when two countries reduce hostility and improve relations
1
4.6
Actions to create and keep peace after a conflict
The act of making people or groups friendly again after a disagreement
An agreement that ends a conflict and brings peace between the sides
An agreement between people or groups reached after discussion
Antonyms
How Reconciled
114
5.3
- Formal
384
3.3
6
6.7
41
4.2
- Formal
859
3.5
Surface Forms
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.