reconciliation
/ˌɹɛkənˌsɪliˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.72 in modern English
Meaning
noun
The re-establishment of friendly relations; conciliation, rapprochement.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
The process of comparing and resolving apparent differences between sets of accounting records, or between accounting records and bank statements, receipts, etc.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
A special parliamentary procedure of the United States Congress to expedite the passage of certain federal budget legislation in the Senate, overriding the Senate's filibuster rules.
American usage; Countable; Uncountable
noun
The process of systemically atoning for the crimes and broken promises that a nation has historically committed against indigenous people.
Australian usage; Canadian usage; Countable; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "He longed for reconciliation with his estranged father, but painful memories made him feel unready to do so."
- "In order to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission makes the following calls to action."
- "The comments were made at a council meeting last month, during which one councillor questioned whether changing the names would be pushing reconciliation efforts along too quickly."
Etymology
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: *kelh₁-, reconciliacioun, reconciliaciun, reconciliation, -
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˌɹɛkənˌsɪliˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
- British English: /ˌɹɛk(ə)nsɪlɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
Usage
- Countable
- Uncountable
- American usage
- Australian usage
- Canadian usage