ravvicinato

Ravvicinato is an Italian term meaning “brought closer” or “drawn near.” It functions as the past participle and adjective of the verb ravvicinare, and it is used to describe a state of proximity or reconciliation between people, groups, or entities. The sense can apply to interpersonal relationships as well as to political, diplomatic, or social rapprochement.

Etymology and form: The word derives from ravvicinare, itself built from avvicinare (to bring near) with an intensifying or distributive prefix. Italian agreement yields ravvicinato (masculine singular), ravvicinata (feminine singular), ravvicinati (masculine plural), and ravvicinate (feminine plural).

Usage: In diplomacy and international relations, ravvicinato refers to rapprochement or increased cooperation between nations, often following periods of tension. It describes actions or a state in which contact, dialogue, and mutual interest have intensified. In social contexts, it can denote renewed closeness between individuals or communities, reflecting closer ties or reconnection after estrangement. The related noun ravvicinamento denotes the process of coming closer.

See also: avvicinamento, riavvicinamento, ravvicinarsi. These terms cover related ideas of approaching, reconciling, and forming closer relations, with subtle differences in emphasis on process, action, or resulting closeness.