reconciliation
noun/ˌrɛkənˌsɪliˈeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #5,918 most common English word
Meaning
the restoration of friendly relations between people or groups after a disagreement.
Example sentence
After years of conflict, the two families finally achieved a peaceful reconciliation.
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