Reconciliation
noun
The act of making one belief or desire compatible with another.
After a long discussion, they finally reached a reconciliation of their differences.
Often appears as...
- reconciliation of differences
- reconciliation process
noun
The process of making two opposite beliefs, ideas, or situations agree or come together.
Reconciliation between science and religion is not easy.
Often appears as...
- reconciliation between
- reconciliation with
noun
The restoration of friendly relations.
His reconciliation with his estranged father was a very emotional one.
Often appears as...
- reconciliation with
- reconciliation between
noun
The action of making financial accounts consistent; harmonization.
The bank has a department dedicated to the reconciliation of accounts.
Often appears as...
- financial reconciliation
- reconciliation of accounts
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Formal
Technical
noun
The act of bringing people together to live peacefully after they have been fighting in a war.
The new leader promised reconciliation after years of civil war.
Often appears as...
- reconciliation process
- national reconciliation
noun
The act of making one belief or desire compatible with another.
After a long discussion, they finally reached a reconciliation of their differences.
Often appears as...
- reconciliation of differences
- reconciliation process
noun
The process of making two opposite beliefs, ideas, or situations agree or come together.
Reconciliation between science and religion is not easy.
Often appears as...
- reconciliation between
- reconciliation with
noun
The restoration of friendly relations.
His reconciliation with his estranged father was a very emotional one.
Often appears as...
- reconciliation with
- reconciliation between
noun
The action of making financial accounts consistent; harmonization.
The bank has a department dedicated to the reconciliation of accounts.
Often appears as...
- financial reconciliation
- reconciliation of accounts
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
The act of bringing people together to live peacefully after they have been fighting in a war.
The new leader promised reconciliation after years of civil war.
Often appears as...
- reconciliation process
- national reconciliation
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Compromise Concept
Emphasizes the idea of two opposing sides meeting halfway.
In politics, reconciliation often requires compromise.
Pro Tip 2/2Internal Conflict
Used to describe internal struggle, finding peace within oneself.
She found reconciliation within her conflicting career desires.
Pro Tip 1/2Compromise Concept
Emphasizes the idea of two opposing sides meeting halfway.
In politics, reconciliation often requires compromise.
Pro Tip 2/2Internal Conflict
Used to describe internal struggle, finding peace within oneself.
She found reconciliation within her conflicting career desires.
Pro Tip 1/2Compromise Concept
Emphasizes the idea of two opposing sides meeting halfway.
In politics, reconciliation often requires compromise.
Pro Tip 2/2Internal Conflict
Used to describe internal struggle, finding peace within oneself.
She found reconciliation within her conflicting career desires.
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The urgent need for...
to address them we try to press on and now there is a presumption of dangerousness and guilt that follows black and brown people in this country it is the reason why kids are being killed on the streets by police officers and we cannot recover from that until we commit ourselves to a process of truth and reconciliation so I think this
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Your elusive creative...
just an aging mortal with really bad knees and you know maybe he's never going to ascend to that height again and maybe nobody will ever chant God's name again as he spins and what is he then to do with the rest of his life this is hard this is one of the most painful reconciliations to make in a creative
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Bryan Stevenson: We need...
what it's meant to do the things we've done historically. We're constantly running into each other. We're constantly creating tensions and conflicts. We have a hard time talking about race, and I believe it's because we are unwilling to commit ourselves to a process of truth and reconciliation.
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Eve Ensler: Embrace your...
Agnes took her in, and Agnes loved her, and Agnes supported her for the year. She went to school and she found her voice, and she found her identity, and she found her heart. Then, her time was ready when she had to go back to talk to her father about the reconciliation, after a year.
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The voices in my head PIPE...
In effect, a vicious cycle of fear, avoidance, mistrust and misunderstanding had been established, and this was a battle in which I felt powerless and incapable of establishing any kind of peace or reconciliation. Two years later, and the deterioration was dramatic.
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Your elusive creative...
and maybe he's never going to ascend to that height again. And maybe nobody will ever chant God's name again as he spins, and what is he then to do with the rest of his life? This is hard. This is one of the most painful reconciliations to make in a creative life.
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David Logan: Tribal...
terrible atrocities had happened in the society. And people came together focused only on those two truth and reconciliation. There was no road map. No one had ever done anything like this before. And in this atmosphere, where the only guidance
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The philosophy of...
After his release and eventual victory, Mandela stressed peace and reconciliation, believing that while the injustices of the past couldn't be changed, his people could confront them in the present and seek to build a better, more just future.
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How to Speak Chimpanzee...
and will extend its arm to ask for reconciliation, so this is an expression of submissive behavior. The chimps also show such communications as displaying, which means, "I'm the boss,"
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Alexandra Fuller: Born...
Civil War and war in general does not tend to stop at a frontline we can all have truth and reconciliation that's not the end how do you dig out
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The urgent need for...
to address them we try to press on and now there is a presumption of dangerousness and guilt that follows black and brown people in this country it is the reason why kids are being killed on the streets by police officers and we cannot recover from that until we commit ourselves to a process of truth and reconciliation so I think this
Video examples
Your elusive creative...
just an aging mortal with really bad knees and you know maybe he's never going to ascend to that height again and maybe nobody will ever chant God's name again as he spins and what is he then to do with the rest of his life this is hard this is one of the most painful reconciliations to make in a creative
Video examples
Bryan Stevenson: We need...
what it's meant to do the things we've done historically. We're constantly running into each other. We're constantly creating tensions and conflicts. We have a hard time talking about race, and I believe it's because we are unwilling to commit ourselves to a process of truth and reconciliation.
Video examples
Eve Ensler: Embrace your...
Agnes took her in, and Agnes loved her, and Agnes supported her for the year. She went to school and she found her voice, and she found her identity, and she found her heart. Then, her time was ready when she had to go back to talk to her father about the reconciliation, after a year.
Video examples
The voices in my head PIPE...
In effect, a vicious cycle of fear, avoidance, mistrust and misunderstanding had been established, and this was a battle in which I felt powerless and incapable of establishing any kind of peace or reconciliation. Two years later, and the deterioration was dramatic.
Video examples
Your elusive creative...
and maybe he's never going to ascend to that height again. And maybe nobody will ever chant God's name again as he spins, and what is he then to do with the rest of his life? This is hard. This is one of the most painful reconciliations to make in a creative life.
Video examples
David Logan: Tribal...
terrible atrocities had happened in the society. And people came together focused only on those two truth and reconciliation. There was no road map. No one had ever done anything like this before. And in this atmosphere, where the only guidance
Video examples
The philosophy of...
After his release and eventual victory, Mandela stressed peace and reconciliation, believing that while the injustices of the past couldn't be changed, his people could confront them in the present and seek to build a better, more just future.
Video examples
How to Speak Chimpanzee...
and will extend its arm to ask for reconciliation, so this is an expression of submissive behavior. The chimps also show such communications as displaying, which means, "I'm the boss,"
Video examples
Alexandra Fuller: Born...
Civil War and war in general does not tend to stop at a frontline we can all have truth and reconciliation that's not the end how do you dig out
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Quote examples
Kerry Kennedy
American Activist
Dr. King gave his life to peace and justice and reconciliation between people, black and white, rich and poor, and he was a great hero for not only people who were oppressed in our country but for people who believed in justice both here and around the world.
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Colin Powell
American Statesman
We have practiced diplomacy since the very beginning of the nation. Sometimes it has not worked, and we've had to go to war. I always believe you should try to find peace and reconciliation before conflict. That has been the approach I've taken.
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Malcolm Fraser
Australian Politician
In the last twelve years, we have come some distance towards reconciliation and the breaking down of disadvantage. Let us take encouragement from what has been achieved and set our minds and hearts to end the remaining roadblocks.
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Yitzhak Rabin
Israeli Statesman
Israel is no longer a people that dwells alone, and has to join the global journey toward peace, reconciliation and international cooperation.
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Thich Nhat Hanh
Vietnamese Clergyman
The practice of peace and reconciliation is one of the most vital and artistic of human actions.
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Paddy Ashdown
British Politician
I don't think Bosnia is ready for reconciliation, but I do think it is ready for truth.
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Federica Mogherini
Italian Politician
Justice is one of the core elements towards reconciliation and sustainable peace.
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Joshua Oppenheimer
British Director
We have to support truth and reconciliation and some form of justice.
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Mason Cooley
American Writer
If the world would apologize, I might consider a reconciliation.
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Simon Baron-Cohen
British Psychologist
Empathy is a necessary step for truth and reconciliation.
Quote examples
Kerry Kennedy
American Activist
Dr. King gave his life to peace and justice and reconciliation between people, black and white, rich and poor, and he was a great hero for not only people who were oppressed in our country but for people who believed in justice both here and around the world.
Quote examples
Colin Powell
American Statesman
We have practiced diplomacy since the very beginning of the nation. Sometimes it has not worked, and we've had to go to war. I always believe you should try to find peace and reconciliation before conflict. That has been the approach I've taken.
Quote examples
Malcolm Fraser
Australian Politician
In the last twelve years, we have come some distance towards reconciliation and the breaking down of disadvantage. Let us take encouragement from what has been achieved and set our minds and hearts to end the remaining roadblocks.
Quote examples
Yitzhak Rabin
Israeli Statesman
Israel is no longer a people that dwells alone, and has to join the global journey toward peace, reconciliation and international cooperation.
Quote examples
Thich Nhat Hanh
Vietnamese Clergyman
The practice of peace and reconciliation is one of the most vital and artistic of human actions.
Quote examples
Paddy Ashdown
British Politician
I don't think Bosnia is ready for reconciliation, but I do think it is ready for truth.
Quote examples
Federica Mogherini
Italian Politician
Justice is one of the core elements towards reconciliation and sustainable peace.
Quote examples
Joshua Oppenheimer
British Director
We have to support truth and reconciliation and some form of justice.
Quote examples
Mason Cooley
American Writer
If the world would apologize, I might consider a reconciliation.
Quote examples
Simon Baron-Cohen
British Psychologist
Empathy is a necessary step for truth and reconciliation.
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