Concordatory

/kənˈkɔːrdətɔːri/ adjective

Definition

Tending to promote or bring about agreement, harmony, or reconciliation.

Etymology

From concordat (an agreement between parties) or concordare (to agree) + -ory (tending to), creating an adjective describing something that works toward harmony.

Kelly Says

Diplomats might describe their approach as 'concordatory' when they're actively trying to bring disagreeing parties together, making it a word with hopeful, bridge-building connotations.

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