Intended to make peace or reconcile differences; attempting to gain goodwill or placate someone who is angry or upset. Describes actions or attitudes aimed at resolving conflict.
From Latin 'conciliatus,' from 'conciliare' meaning 'to bring together' or 'to unite,' from 'concilium' (council or assembly). The word emphasizes bringing opposing sides together.
Think 'council' - both words share the root about bringing people together! A conciliatory gesture is like calling a peace council to work things out rather than continuing to fight.
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