# conciliation

/kənˌsɪɫiˈeɪʃən/ (US) · /kənsˌɪlɪˈeɪʃən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/conciliation
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

the process of trying to make two people or groups stop fighting and agree. It usually involves a third person who helps them talk and find a solution.

For teachers: the process of settling a dispute or conflict through the intervention of a neutral third party. Often used in legal or industrial contexts to describe formal mediation.

## Examples

- The two companies reached a deal through conciliation.
- After months of strikes, the union and the management agreed to conciliation to find a fair wage agreement.
- The success of the peace treaty relied heavily on the efforts of international conciliation, which prevented the minor border dispute from escalating into a full-scale war.

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