közeledés

Közeledés is a Hungarian noun describing the act or process of becoming closer. The term derives from közel, meaning near, and the suffix -edés, and it is used in literal spatial sense as well as in social, political, and figurative contexts. In formal or scholarly writing it can denote an approach or method aimed at achieving a common ground or agreement.

The word encompasses several related senses. In a physical sense, közeledés refers to moving closer in space, such as people approaching one another or a settlement drawing nearer to a central location. In social contexts, it denotes increasing familiarity, closeness, or warmth between individuals or groups. In international relations and diplomacy, közeledés is commonly used to describe rapprochement or the easing of tensions between states, often accompanied by negotiations, cooperation, or shared initiatives. The term can also appear in planning or problem-solving language, where it indicates an approach toward addressing a task or issue, sometimes contrasted with távolodás, the act of moving away.

Common collocations include közötti közeledés (the rapprochement between parties), kulturális közeledés (cultural rapprochement), and gazdasági közeledés (economic rapprochement). The word is generally neutral and depends on context for nuances such as warmth, alliance, or strategic alignment.

See also: proximity, rapprochement, közelítés.